Remove/install camber strut

AR35.20-P-0110RT

Remove/install camber strut

12.02.2019

Model

251

For a better overview, shown is the partially-removed rear axle

1

Camber strut

3

Wiring harness holder

1

Camber strut

4

Self-locking nut

5

Eccentric disk

6

Screw

7

Dog bone washer

8

Brake hose clip

9

Self-locking nut

10

Screw

11

Bracket

12

Rpm sensor line



Remove

 Warning

Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

 Danger

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Secure vehicle on vehicle lift

AR00.60-P-0100RT

 Lift to half height

2

Remove rear wheel



AP40.10-P-4050RT

3

Unclip wiring harness bracket (3) from camber strut (1) and slightly pull forward (arrows A)

 Do not damage wiring harness bracket.

4

Mark position of eccentric disk (5) using a colored pencil (arrow B)

 The marking on the eccentric disk serves for approximate positioning (original adjustment) of camber strut (1) during assembly.

5

Unscrew self-locking nut (4), remove screw (6) on rear axle carrier

6

Unscrew self-locking nut (9), remove screw (10) on wheel carrier

7

Remove camber strut (1)



Install

8

Insert camber strut (1)

 Note the installation position!

9

Insert screw (6) on rear axle carrier and screw on a new self-locking nut (4)

 Replace screw (6) if screw length is greater than 65   millimeters.

 The screw head points the direction of travel. Align eccentric disk (5) to previously-made marking.

 Do not yet tighten self-locking nut!

10

Insert screw (10) on wheel carrier and screw on a new self-locking nut (9)

Topical note

Notes on installing brake hoses

AH42.10-P-9406-01A

 The screw head points the direction of travel. Arrange dog bone washer (7) and brake hose clip (8) into position shown (arrow C). The rpm sensor line (12) must be routed as shown and be clipped into the holder (11).

 Do not yet tighten self-locking nut!

11

Lift wheel suspension with telescoping transmission jack and transmission plate under supporting joint until the wheel suspension is sprung on the vehicle level

 In doing so, the elastomer bearings of the wheel suspension are brought into the neutral position.

12

Tighten self-locking nut (9)

 Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier

*BA35.20-P-1002-02G

13

Tighten self-locking nut (4)

 Self-locking nut, camber strut to rear axle carrier

*BA35.20-P-1001-02G

14

Lower wheel suspension using telescoping transmission jack and remove telescoping transmission jack

 Lower wheel suspension slowly!

15

Attach wiring harness bracket (3) to camber strut (1)

 The wiring harness bracket must be clipped in correctly.

16

Mount rear wheel and tire assembly



AP40.10-P-4050RT

17

Lower vehicle and remove vehicle lift safety device

18

Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200RT

 Camber strut

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA35.20-P-1001-02G

Self-locking nut, camber strut to rear axle carrier

Nm

93

 Camber strut

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA35.20-P-1002-02G

Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier

Stage 1

Nm

55

Stage 2

°

90