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Control Arm Toe-In Setting, Replacing






Control arm toe-in setting, replacing

Caution! The rubber bushings for this control arm cannot be replaced. Replace the entire control arm if there is wear.

Remove the control arm




Mark the position of the adjustment screw.
Remove:
- the two screws on the trailing arm
- the adjustment screw on the car body
- the control arm.

Install the control arm




Install the control arm on the trailing arm. Tighten to 35 Nm.
Support the control arm. Install the screw on the body side.
Install the adjustment screw in its earlier position.
Remove the support and bounce the car a few times.
Tighten the adjustment screw. Tighten to 80 Nm.

Check / adjust the wheel settings
See Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting Wheel Alignment, Checking/Adjusting.