Installing the lower rear wishbone

NOTE: In order to tighten the screw connection with the torque wrench after adjustment work, the direction of insertion of the eccentric screw must be reversed.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.

Position the wishbone at the rear bottom (2) on the rear axle support.
Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw
Feed in the screw (1) and screw in by a few revolutions.

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Position the wishbone at the rear bottom on the wheel carrier (1). Thus, align the rubber mount (2) with the wheel carrier using the standard tool (3).
Standard tool: Screwdriver for cross-grinding

Screwdriver for cross-head

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Screwdriver for cross-head

Replace the eccentric screw (1), the eccentric washer (2) and the nut (3).
Parts: Eccentric screw, eccentric washer, nut
Insert the eccentric screw (1) without fail into the wheel carrier from the top.
Insert the eccentric washer and hand-tighten the nut (3). Turn the eccentric to the mark.
The screw connection is tightened with the torque wrench after the wheel alignment.
Tighten down screw (4).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Lower rear wishbone to rear axle support
M12 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	100 Nm

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Tighten screws (1) on heat shield (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Heat shield to underbody
Screws and nuts	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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G83: Tighten screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Heat shield to underbody
Screws and nuts	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT WHEEL .
Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE UPPER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE WHEEL CARRIER .