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Removal and installation of the lower control arm, replacing the front axle sleeve

All the self-locking nuts and bolts must be replaced without fail!

Refitting

Details of the lower control arm front suspension

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Details of the lower control arm front suspension shown in the illustration, which includes all the links in the text. Remove the torsion spring front suspension (see. Section Removal and installation of the vacuum brake booster and stroke sensor diaphragm BAS). Remove the knuckle (see chap. The transmission line). On models equipped with xenon headlights, remove the connecting rod level control planting Chuck (95b). Disconnect from the lower control arm (4) torsion bar (28) (see. Section Removal and installation of the main brake cylinder). Give fixture, remove the lower arm (4) of the stretcher. Release clamping joint in the rear end of the lever and lower down the bearing retainer (4d). Carefully read the lever for signs of mechanical damage, if necessary, prepare a replacement. Installation is in the reverse order - the final tightening of fasteners of the lever is made after the car lowering to the ground. Finally, make adjustment of suspension geometry.

Replacement sleeves

Replacing peredneey bush lower wishbone front suspension

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Illustrative material on the replacement of the front axle hub of the lower arm is represented in the illustration, which includes all the links in the text. Remove the lower arm (4) (see. Above). With the support sleeve (012r) and drift (012n) squeeze the rubber grommet (4k) of thrust of the arm. Planting a new sleeve is made in a similar manner to the application in addition to those used in the removal of fixtures (012n and 012r) of the mandrel (012r). Replace the lever (See above.).