Install top wishbone
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- Position the upper wishbone (1).
- Replace screw (3) and nut (4).
Parts: Bolt, nut
- Insert screw (3).
- Tighten nut (4).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Upper wishbone to wheel carrier | ||
| M14 Replace screw and nut. | Joining torque Angle of rotation |
165 Nm 90° |
- Secure the cable clip (2) to the wishbone.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turning the eccentric bolts to adjust toe and camber may change the vehicle ride height. When replacing the screws, make sure the eccentric bolts are correctly positioned to keep the change in vehicle ride height during the adjustment work to a minimum.
Turning the eccentric bolts to adjust toe and camber may change the vehicle ride height. When replacing the screws, make sure the eccentric bolts are correctly positioned to keep the change in vehicle ride height during the adjustment work to a minimum.
- During replacement, position eccentric screw (1) such that the eccentric points vertically upwards.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
- Replace the screw (2), nut (1), and eccentric washer.
Parts: screw, nut, eccentric washer
- Insert screw (2).
- Connect eccentric washer.
- Tighten the nut (1) in the NORMAL POSITION .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Upper wishbone to rear axle carrier | ||
| M14 Replace bolt, nut and eccentric washer. Tighten in normal position. |
tightening torque | 175 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to MOUNTING THE WHEEL .
- Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .