Removing and installation upper wishbone - AR33.20-P-0500C

MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28) 

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Wishbone Components

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	Removal and installation
	The shock absorber must be installed for removing the upper wishbone
Installation	Replace self-locking bolts and nuts
1	Unscrew nut (6c)		*BA33.20-P-1002-01A
2	Screw thrust piece (043a) onto the ball pivot of the follower joint		Figure
3	Press follower joint out of upper wishbone (6) using puller (043)	Clean tapered connection.	Figure
4	Using a wire (arrow), secure steering knuckle to the shock absorber to prevent it from tilting away	Do not tension brake hose and electrical cables.
5.1	Remove windshield washer system reservoir	Left-hand side
5.2	Remove upper left wishbone from frame	Remove plastic cover in wheel house and steady nut using a suitable box wrench.
		Tighten nut in the ready-to-drive condition.	*BA33.20-P-1007-01A
6.1	Remove air cleaner	Right-hand side
6.2	Remove upper right wishbone from frame	Remove plastic cover in wheel house and steady nut using a suitable box wrench.
		Tighten nut in the ready-to-drive condition.	*BA33.20-P-1007-01A
7	Check follower joint		AR33.20-P-0425A
8	Install in reverse sequence

Wheel location, wheel hub

Number	Designation			Model 210 except 210.08/28
BA33.20-P-1002-01A	Self-locking nut, follower joint of upper wishbone to steering knuckle	First time	Nm	45
		Check torque	Nm	-
BA33.20-P-1007-01A	Self-locking nut, upper wishbone to front end		Nm	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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