Fitting the wishbone, right, at the swivel bearing
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Secure the wishbone at the swivel bearing
- Position the wishbone (2) on the swivel bearing (3).
- Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut
- Tighten nut (1).
Counter-hold at the Torx socket.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Wishbone to swivel bearing | ||
|---|---|---|
| M16 Replace nut. |
Joining torque | 100 Nm |
| Angle of rotation | 90° | |
- Make sure there is sufficient distance (1) between the wheel speed sensor (2) and the output shaft (3).
- Position output shaft (3) on the swivel bearing (4).
- Clip in the cable for the wheel speed sensor (2).NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the specified component(s) is/are installed.
- Clip the cable for the Dynamic Damping Control into the holders (1).NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the specified component(s) is/are installed.
- Position connecting rod (2) at the ride height sensor.
- Tighten nut (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Jointed rod to ride height sensor | ||
|---|---|---|
| M6 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm |