Remove top wishbone
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Preliminary work
- Refer to DETERMINING VARIANT OF THE WISHBONE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to DETACHING THE SPRING STRUT IN FRONT .
- Release nut (1) of the front screw connection of the upper wishbone on shock tower in engine compartment.
Support swivel bearing
- Secure special tool 2 358 630 to drive flange with lug bolts.
- Support the swivel bearing using the special tool 2 358 630 and the universal jack.
- Loosen nut (1).
- Detach ride height sensor (2) from the top wishbone.
- Loosen nut (1).
- Remove the screw (2).
- Detach upper wishbone (4) from swivel bearing (3).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Pull spring strut outwards slightly and remove screws (1) and (2).
- Remove top wishbone (3).