33 32 071 Replacing one upper wishbone

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NOTE: If the wishbone is detached from the rear axle support/wheel carrier, it will be necessary to carry out the wheel alignment procedure . 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 after assembly.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR WHEEL.

Shown on vehicle at rear right:

Remove holders (1) from wishbone.

Installation note:

Replace defective bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Holders On Wishbone

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Unfasten nut (1) and remove screw (2).

Tightening torque 33 32 9AZ .

Remove wishbone (3) from wheel carrier.

Installation note:

Replace nut (1) and screw (2).

Keep wishbone to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION.

Fig 2: Identifying Wishbone, Nut And Screw

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Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to rear axle support to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.

Release nuts (1) and remove eccentric washer.

Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .

Pull out the eccentric screw (2).

Take off wishbone.

Installation note:

Replace nut (1).

Note direction of insertion of eccentric screw (2).

Align eccentric washer and install.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION.

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Wishbone Eccentric Screw And Nut

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After installation

Perform wheel alignment . 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 .