31 12 024 Replacing Wheel Guide Joint in Left or Right Control Arm

31 12 024 Replacing Wheel Guide Joint In Left Or Right Control Arm

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front wheel







Left side only:
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ.
Remove bracket (3) from control arm.

Installation:
Sensor lever (4) must point from ride-height sensor to left front wheel.
Align bracket (3) by way of lug (2) to corresponding opening in control arm.







Unfasten nut.
Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ.
Press wheel guide joint off swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 310.

Installation:
Keep wheel guide joint to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nuts.







Release nuts (1) and remove wheel guide joint (2).
Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ.

Installation:
Keep wheel guide joint to control arm connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nuts.







After installation:
- Perform chassis alignment check
- Version with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC): Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment

NOTE: Only cars with DSC are fitted with a steering angle sensor (integrated in the steering-column switch cluster).