Installing the bottom wishbone

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Position the wheel guide joint (2) on the wishbone.
Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (1).

NOTE: Counter support on the Torx socket of the wheel guide joint (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel control joint to wishbone
M16 Replace nut.	Joining torque Angle of rotation	100 Nm 90°

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Position the control arm (1) with the wheel guide joint in the arrow direction on the swivel bearing.
Replace nut (2).
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel guide joint to swivel bearing
M30 Replace nut.	tightening torque	380 Nm

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .

Position spring strut holder on wishbone.
Replace screw (2) and nut (1).
Parts: Bolt, nut
Install the bolt (2).
Tighten the nut (1) in the NORMAL POSITION .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Bottom wishbone on spring strut holder
M14 Replace screw and nut. Tighten screw connection in normal position!	Joining torque Angle of rotation	165 Nm 90°

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .

Position the wishbone on the front axle support.
Replace screw (2) and nut (1).
Parts: Bolt, nut
Install the screw (2) and tighten the nut (1) in the NORMAL POSITION .

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Lower wishbone to front axle carrier
M14 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque Angle of rotation	85 Nm 180°

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY .
Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .