Bushing Rear Lateral Link, Replacing

Bushing rear lateral link, replacing

Special tools:
951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder
999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400
999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve
999 7036 Drift 999 7036 Drift
999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12

Removal

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparations





Remove:
- the wheel
- the brake line bracket
- the brake caliper. Hang up in a suitable position
- the brake disc.

Disconnecting the lateral link




- Secure the lower control arm slightly against the jacking point. Use the retaining strap
- Remove the screw for the lateral link at the wheel spindle.

Removing the rear bushing




- Fold down the lateral link carefully
- Use tool 951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder with 999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 , 999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve , 999 7036 Drift 999 7036 Drift and 999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400
- Bend the brake cover outwards slightly so that there is room for the hydraulic cylinder
- Pull the bushing out.

Note! Center 999 7040 Drift 999 7040 Drift carefully on the bushing to prevent damaging the spindle when pulling out.

Installation

Installing the rear bushing




- Use tool 951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder with 999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 , 999 7036 Drift 999 7036 Drift , 999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve and 999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400
- Press in the new bushing
- Remove the tools
- Fold back the lateral link and install the screws. Do not tighten. Remove the tensioner strap.

Finishing





Applies only to All-wheel drive (AWD):
Tension the rear suspension to the normal position. See Normal position Normal Position.

Does not apply to AWD:
Install tensioner and tension the rear suspension to the normal position. See Tensioner, instructions for use, M66, TF-80SC, AW55-50/51SN, M56 Tensioner, Instructions For Use.

Applies to all models:
Tighten the screws for the lateral link. Tighten to 80 Nm.

Install:
- the brake disc
- the brake caliper. Use new screws. Tighten to 50 Nm
- the brake line bracket
- the wheel. See Installing wheels Service and Repair.
Check/adjust the wheel alignment. See: Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting Service and Repair.