Adjusting the camber on the left
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Remove the cover of the engine compartment at the rear left
- Loosen the lock (1).
- Remove the cover (2).
Removing the lateral hood seal
- Release the cap (1).
- Pull out the connector (2) towards the top.
- Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
- Pull the adapter (1) for the cap out in an upwards direction and remove it.
- Loosen the rivet (2).
- Remove the side hood seal (3).
Detach the spring strut in front
- Loosen screws (1).
Remove top wishbone
- 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).
Install top wishbone
- Replace the clip nut (1) of the rear screw connection of the upper wishbone on the body.
Parts: Clip nut
- Position the upper wishbone (3).
- Replace screws (1) and (2).
Parts: Screws
- Pull the suspension strut slightly out and install the screws (1) and (2).
- Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut
- Hand-tighten the nut (1) of the front screw connection on the upper wishbone on the shock tower in the engine compartment.
- Set the normal position of the upper wishbone (1).
- Vertically adjust the rear lower edge of the upper wishbone (1) for the body to dimension (A).
- Dimension (A) = 12 cm
- Tighten the screw (1) of the wishbone at the top (2).
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Upper wishbone to body | ||
| M10 Replace screw and nut. | tightening torque | 54 Nm |
- Tighten nut (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Upper wishbone to body | ||
| M10 Replace screw and nut. | tightening torque | 54 Nm |
- Position the wishbone pin (4) at the top in the hole of the swivel bearing (3).
- Replace the screw (2) and the nut (1).
Parts: Screw, nut
- Install the bolt (2).
- Tighten the screw connection via the nut (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Upper wishbone to swivel bearing | ||
| M10 Replace screw and nut. Tightening via nut. |
Tightening torque | 56 Nm |
- Position jointed rod (2) on upper wishbone.
- Tighten nut (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Jointed rod ride height sensor on wishbone | ||
| M6 | tightening torque | 8 Nm |
- Lower the universal jack and put it away.
- Remove special tool 2 358 630 .
Attach the front spring strut
- Position the spring strut on the strut-tower.
- Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
- Tighten down screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Front spring strut support bearing to body | ||
| M8 Replace screws. | Tightening torque | 34 Nm |
Installing the lateral hood seal
- Position side hood seal (3).
- Secure the rivet (2).
- Install the adapter (1) for the cap.
- Connect connectors (3) and lock.
- Connect plug (2).
NOTE:
The connector (2) must noticeably snap into place.
- Install cap (1).
Install the cover of the engine compartment on the rear left
- Install the cover (2).
- Lock the lock (1).