Installing the lower front wishbone

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Failure to comply with the specification.
Component damage.

All specifications must be observed and complied with.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.

Position the lower front wishbone on the wheel carrier.
Guide the lower front wishbone into the rear axle support.
Replace screws (1) and (2).
Parts: Screws
Tighten screw (1) by hand.
The screw connection is tightened with the torque wrench later in the NORMAL POSITION .
Tighten down screw (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Front lower wishbone to rear axle support
M12 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	100 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT OR RIGHT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT WHEEL .
Refer to MEASURING THE RIDE HEIGHT OF REAR AXLE AND ADJUSTING THE NORMAL POSITION .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM TO THE WHEEL CARRIER .
Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .