31 12 002 Removing and installing/replacing top left wishbone

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Special tools required:

31 5 220

NOTE: Control arms with + or - marking (see Fig 1) are camber correction arms:
- Underdimension variant
+ Overdimension variant
These camber correction arms are used to correct the camber values by 30 minutes. To be used only if the tolerance values are exceeded or undershot!
An unmarked wishbone is a standard part.

Fig 1: Identifying Marking On Wishbones

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT PARTITION WALL FOR UNITS COMPARTMENT
Detach coolant expansion tank and place to one side
NOTE: Level switch can slip out of the coolant expansion tank in the process.
Remove FRONT WHEEL

Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Self-Locking Nuts

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove jointed rod (2) from upper wishbone (3).

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Jointed Rod, Upper Wishbone And Nut

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Secure special tool 31 5 220 with wheel studs to drive flange.

Support swivel bearing with special tool 31 5 220 and workshop jack.

Fig 4: Supporting Swivel Bearing With Special Tool (31 5 220) And Workshop Jack

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Unfasten nut (1) and remove screw (2).

Installation note:

Keep wishbone to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Note direction of insertion of screw.

Screw must rest correctly in groove of ball stud.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 6AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Control Arm And Bolt

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Release nuts of screws (1).

Remove screws (1); if necessary, lower/raise swivel bearing and spring strut using workshop jack.

Remove wishbone (2) from swivel bearing.

Installation note:

Replace screws and nuts.

Set ride height at front left (right) to normal position (see TECHNICAL DATA ) and tighten screw/bolt connection.

Tightening torque 31 12 5AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Wishbone And Screws

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After installation:

Carry out RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT