Rear Lower Arm

Rear lower arm

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 wheel
- the spring
For FWD, see: Spring, B5254T7, AW55-50/51SN, B5254T7, M66 Spring, Rear
For AWD, see: Spring, B5254T7, AW55-50/51SN, B5254T7, M66 Spring, Rear
- the 2 nuts. Use a Torx wrench as a counterhold so that the boot is not damaged
- the ball joints.

Removal

Removing the control arm





Remove:
- the screw for the wheel spindle (1)
- the screw x1 for the sub-frame (2).
Turn the anti-roll bar approximately 30° and remove the control arm.

Installation

Installing the control arm

Note! For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.





Install:
- the control arm
- the 2 screws, (1) and (2). Do not tighten yet.

Note! The rear suspension must be in the normal position when tightening all the joints in the rear suspension where rubber bushings are involved. See: Normal position Stay, Arm, Joint.

Tighten the screws. For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.

Finishing






Install:
- the ball joints
- the 4 nuts. Use a Torx wrench as a counterhold so that the boot is not damaged. Tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications
- the spring
For FWD, see: Spring, B5254T7, AW55-50/51SN, B5254T7, M66 Spring, Rear
For AWD, see: Spring, B5254T7, AW55-50/51SN, B5254T7, M66 Spring, Rear
- the wheel. See: Wheels Service and Repair.
Perform a four wheel check. See: Wheel angles, check Service and Repair.