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33 32 076 Removing and installing/replacing top left and right wishbone

NOTE: If the wishbone is detached from the rear axle support, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check. See CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .

Necessary preliminary work: 

Only on right with ride height sensor:

Unscrew nut (3).

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 37 14 4AZ .

Release nut and remove screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Installation note: 

Fig 1: Identifying Wishbone Screws
G11007671Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Release nut and remove screw (2).

Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ .

Take off wishbone.

Installation note: 

Replace self-locking nut.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Replacement: 

Fig 2: Identifying Stop Pad
G11007672Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After Installation note: