Tighten the screw connection on the control arm in the normal position

• Secure special tool 2 358 630  to drive flange with lug bolts.
• Insert the universal jack into the special tool 2 358 630 

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• Loosen screw (1).
• Detach the spring strut from the wheel carrier.

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• Adjust NORMAL POSITION .
• Make sure that the spring strut shock absorber is not screwed to the wheel carrier.
• Use the workshop jack and the special tool 2 358 630  to push the wheel carrier up until it reaches dimension (A).

  Dimension (A) = Center of the wheel hub to the upper edge of the wheel arch

  Dimension (A) = 401 mm

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Tighten the screw connection in the normal position.
• Replace the screw (1).

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten the bolt (1) on the control arm (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Control arm to wheel carrier
  M16 Replace screw. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque	165 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Tighten the screw connection in the normal position.
• Replace the nut (2) and screw (1).

  Parts:  Nut, bolt

• Tighten the nut (2) and screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Control arm to rear axle support
  M14 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque	165 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Lower the workshop jack and set it aside.
• Remove special tool 2 358 630. 

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Tighten the screw connection in the normal position.
  For additional information see: 33 00 TECHNICAL DATA Overview
• Position the spring strut on the wheel carrier.
• Replace the screw (1).

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten screw (1) in NORMAL POSITION .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear spring strut to wheel carrier
  M16 Replace screw. Tighten in normal position.	Tightening torque	250 Nm

Follow-up work 

• If installed: secure CABLE .
• If installed: connect the CABLE .
• Secure right and left CABLES .
• Connect the rear ride height sensor CONNECTOR .
• Secure the rear axle differential PROPELLER SHAFT .
• Install the rear HEAT SHIELD .
• If installed: install the torsion struts MOUNTING BLOCK .
• Install EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Install the left and right camber control arm COVER .
• Install tank COVER .
• Install left and right rear WHEEL .