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Removing and installing upper wishbone - AR33.20-P-0500B

MODEL 170, 202, 208 

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Wishbone Remove/Install Components - Model 170, 202, 208
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Removal and installation    
NOTES To remove the upper wishbone the shock absorber must be installed    
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking bolts and nuts    
1 Unscrew nut (6c) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1002-01A 
2 Screw thrust piece (043a) onto the ball pivot of the follower joint SPECIAL TOOL Figure
3 Using puller (043), press follower joint out of upper wishbone (6) SPECIAL TOOL
IMPORTANT Clean tapered connection
Figure
4 To prevent steering knuckle from tilting away, fasten it to the shock absorber with a piece of wire (arrow) NOTES Do not subject brake hose and electric cables to tension.  
5.1 Remove left upper wishbone from frame NOTES Tighten nut in ready-to-drive condition.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1007-01A 
5.2 Remove right upper wishbone from frame NOTES Tighten nut in ready-to-drive condition.  
    IMPORTANT Model 202 AR33.20-P-0500-03A 
    IMPORTANT Model 170 : Remove air cleaner housing
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA33.20-P-1007-01A 
6 Check follower joint   AR33.20-P-0425A 
7 Install in reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION WHEEL LOCATION, WHEEL HUB

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA33.20-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, follower joint of upper wishbone to steering knuckle First time Nm 45 45 45
Check torque Nm - - -
BA33.20-P-1007-01A Self-locking nut, upper wishbone to front end   Nm 65 65 65
Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Piece (210 589 04 63 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Puller (124 589 03 33 00)
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