Installing the wishbone
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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Deflection of the ball joint of the wishbone by more than 25° .
Damage to the bellows and premature wear in the ball joint .
Deflection of the ball joint of the wishbone by more than 25° .
Damage to the bellows and premature wear in the ball joint .
- The wishbone may be inclined by a maximum of 25° during installation or removal!
- Position the wishbone (2) on the front subframe and swivel bearing (3).
- Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut
- Tighten nut (1). If necessary, counter support at the Torx socket.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wishbone to swivel bearing M14 Replace nut. Tightening torque 175 Nm NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION . - Replace the bolt (1) and the nut (2).
Parts: Screw, nut
- Insert the bolt (1) and screw on the nut (2).
- Tighten bolt (1) by hand. In doing so, counter support at the nut (2).
The screw connection is tightened with the torque wrench later in the NORMAL POSITION .
Follow-up work
- Refer to ATTACHING THE ATTACHMENT ROD OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR TO THE WISHBONE .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to MEASURING THE RIDE HEIGHT OF THE FRONT AXLE AND ADJUSTING THE NORMAL POSITION .
- Refer to TIGHTENING THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE WISHBONE TO THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .