Removing and installing/replacing bottom left wishbone (FWD) (X2 sDrive 28i 2018-2023)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Refer to REMOVING LEFT REAR WHEEL .
• Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .

Removal: 

Remove rear heat shield (1).

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Mark the position of eccentric washer to the trailing arm to simplify the subsequent adjustment of rear axle.

Release nut and remove screw (2).

Slacken nut (1).

Remove eccentric washer and unscrew screw.

Remove wishbone (3).

Installation note: 

Tighten screw connection (1) and (2) in NORMAL POSITION .

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Installation: 

Align wishbone (3).

Replace the eccentric screw (1), eccentric washer and the nut.

Insert eccentric screw (1) and connect eccentric washer.

Align the eccentric washer to the marked position and screw on the nut.

Tighten nut (1) in normal position (during wheel alignment).

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ .

Parts:  Eccentric bolt, eccentric washer and nut

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Replace screw (2) and nut.

Insert bolt (2) and screw on nut.

• Do not yet tighten to specified torque

Move vehicle into NORMAL POSITION .

Tighten nut of bolt (2) in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Parts:  Bolt and nut

Mount heat shield (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Refer to MOUNT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to MOUNT LEFT REAR WHEEL .
• Perform wheel alignment. Refer to KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLE .