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33 32 071 Replacing one 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 chassis/wheel alignment check  . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Open clamps and remove cable clip (1).

Installation note: 

Replace faulty cable clips.

Fig 1: Locating Cable Clip
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Release screw (1).

Installation note: 

Replace screw.

Observe installation sequence at the end of procedure!

Fig 2: Identifying Screw
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Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.

Installation note: 

Observe installation sequence at the end of procedure!

Bolt head points in direction of travel.

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 3: Releasing Nut
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IMPORTANT: Make sure during installation that in the connection area to the wheel carrier the tapered end of the bearing bushing (of the rubber mount) points in the direction of the wheel carrier.
Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Carrier Connection Area
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IMPORTANT: You must observe the installation sequence and installation notes!
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in serious damage to the threads of the wheel carrier!
Do not use an impact screwdriver! 
Installation sequence: 
  1. Put on screw (1) wishbone to wheel carrier manually!
  2. Fit wishbone to rear axle support, insert screw and screw on nut
    IMPORTANT: Tighten both screw connections in normal position only!
  3. Tighten wishbone to wheel carrier screw connection

    Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ

  4. Tighten wishbone to rear axle support screw connection

    Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ

After installation: 

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