Releasing the wishbone on the right from the swivel bearing

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Release the wishbone from the swivel bearing

NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the specified component(s) is/are installed.

Release the nut (1).
Release attachment rod (2) from ride height sensor.

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Unclip cable for the wheel speed sensor (2).
NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the specified component(s) is/are installed.
Unclip cables for the electronic damping control from the holders (1).

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Make sure there is sufficient distance (1) between the wheel speed sensor (2) and the output shaft (3).
Turn swivel bearing (4) outwards.
Set output shaft (3) aside in direction of travel.

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Loosen nut (1).
NOTE: Counter-hold at the Torx socket.
The wishbone (2) is released from the swivel bearing (3).

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Position output shaft (1) on the swivel bearing (2).
Guide out the wishbone (3) from the swivel bearing (2).

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