Install top wishbone

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .

Position the upper wishbone (1).
Replace the screws (3) and (4) and nuts (2) and (5).
Parts: Bolts, nuts
Insert the screw (4) and manually screw on the nut (5).

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Insert the screw (3) and manually screw on the nut (2).
The threaded connections are tightened with the torque wrench later in the NORMAL POSITION .
Insert special tool 2 219 012 into special tool 2 358 630 .

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Adjust the vehicle to the NORMAL POSITION .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To lift the wheel carrier, the spring must be tensioned or removed!
Do not move the wheel carrier to the normal position against the spring force!

Raise the wheel carrier using special tool 2 219 012 up to dimension (A) .

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

G22/G23 Rear-wheel drive, standard suspension/sport suspension settings, not lowered
Measured from center of wheel hub to lower edge of wheel arch	Dimension A	357 ⁺¹⁰ _-10 mm

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Tighten nut (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Upper wishbone to rear axle carrier
M12 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in NORMAL POSITION .	Tightening torque	70 Nm
	Angle of rotation	135°

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Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Upper wishbone to wheel carrier
M12 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in NORMAL POSITION .	Joining torque	100 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°

Empty special tool 2 219 012 and set it aside.

Do not remove special tool 2 358 630 yet.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COIL SPRINGS .
Refer to SECURING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE BODY .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to PERFORM CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .