33 32 071 Replacing an upper wishbone
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NOTE:
If the wishbone is detached from the rear axle support, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
- Deactivate and empty AIR SPRING SYSTEM .
Shown on vehicle at rear right:
Remove holders (1) from control arm.
Installation:
Replace faulty holder.
- 2 = Lead for pulse generator
- 3 = Only on right side: lead for brake pad sensor
Slacken nut (1).
Remove control arm (2) from wheel carrier.
Installation:
Keep control arm to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .
Slacken nut (1).
Release bolt (2) and remove control arm (3).
Installation:
Note insertion direction of screw.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ .
After installation
- Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD