Remove top wishbone

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .
Refer to RELEASING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FROM THE BODY .
Refer to REMOVING COIL SPRING .

Release the nuts (2) and (5).
Pull out screws (3) and (4).
Remove top wishbone (1).

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