33 32 086 Removing and installing/replacing bottom left and right wishbone

NOTE: If the wishbone is detached from the rear axle support/trailing arm, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove VEHICLE UNDERBODY COVER on left (or right).

Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to trailing arm to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.

Release nut and remove screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ .

Installation note:

Refit eccentric adjustment washer.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Fig 1: Identifying Trailing Arms And Struts Screws

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Release nut and remove screw (2).

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Take off wishbone.

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

After Installation note:

Perform 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 .