Remove top wishbone
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DETERMINING VARIANT OF THE WISHBONE .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
- Removing the cover of the rear right engine compartment.
- Loosen the lock (1)
- Remove the cover (2).
Covering the vehicle battery
WARNING: Unprotected battery terminals. Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!- Cover the vehicle battery
NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.- Cover the vehicle battery with the special tool 2 452 007 as shown.
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT SIDE 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).