Installing the lower rear wishbone
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NOTE:
In order to tighten the screw connection with the torque wrench after adjustment work, the direction of insertion of the eccentric screw must be reversed.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.
Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.
- Position the wishbone at the rear bottom (2) on the rear axle support.
- Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw
- Feed in the screw (1) and screw in by a few revolutions.
- Position the wishbone at the rear bottom on the wheel carrier (1). Thus, align the rubber mount (2) with the wheel carrier using the standard tool (3).
Standard tool: Screwdriver for cross-grinding
Screwdriver for cross-head
Screwdriver for cross-head
- Replace the eccentric screw (1), the eccentric washer (2) and the nut (3).
Parts: Eccentric screw, eccentric washer, nut
- Insert the eccentric screw (1) without fail into the wheel carrier from the top.
- Insert the eccentric washer and hand-tighten the nut (3). Turn the eccentric to the mark.
The screw connection is tightened with the torque wrench after the wheel alignment.
- Tighten down screw (4).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Lower rear wishbone to rear axle support | ||
| M12 Replace screw. | Tightening torque | 100 Nm |
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the left and right side.
- Tighten screws (1) on heat shield (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Heat shield to underbody | ||
| Screws and nuts | Tightening torque | 3 Nm |
- G83: Tighten screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Heat shield to underbody | ||
| Screws and nuts | Tightening torque | 3 Nm |
Follow-up work