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Bushing Outer Control Arm Lower, Replacing






Bushing outer control arm lower, replacing

Special tools:
999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12
999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve
999 7044 Sleeve 999 7044 Sleeve
999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400
999 7032 Sleeve 999 7032 Sleeve
999 7045 Drift 999 7045 Drift

Note! 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.

Preparatory work

Remove the rear wheels.

Detach the lower outer control arm mounting





Remove:
- the nut mounting
- anti-roll bar link (3). Counter hold using torx
- the screw (2) as illustrated.
Raise the spindle to release the bushing.

Removal

Removing the bushing





Note! Mark up the position of the bushing before removing.

Install the hydraulic cylinder as illustrated.
Use999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 with999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve , socket)999 7044 Sleeve 999 7044 Sleeve , connecting rod999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400 , nut:999 7032 Sleeve 999 7032 Sleeve and999 7045 Drift 999 7045 Drift.
Pull the bushing out

Installation

Installing the bushing





Note! Install the bushing according to the previous markings.

Use999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 with999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve , socket 999 7044 Sleeve 999 7044 Sleeve , connecting rod999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400 , nut:999 7032 Sleeve 999 7032 Sleeve and999 7045 Drift 999 7045 Drift on the other side of the bushing.
Install the new bushing on the other side of the mounting lug. Pull in the bushing in the same direction as it was pulled out.

Installing the lower outer control arm mounting




Lower the spindle. Install the screw.
Tighten the M12 screw (2) to the control arm mounting.
Tighten the M12 nut to the mounting on the anti-roll bar link (3).
Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the boot does not rotate.

Finishing

Install the rear wheels. See Installing wheels Service and Repair.