31 12 000 Removing and installing left or right wishbone

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Only on left side at ride-height sensor:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ .

Remove holder (3) from wishbone.

Installation note:

Sensor lever (4) must point from ride height sensor to left front wheel.

Align the holder (3) using to the lug (2) with the corresponding opening on the wishbone.

Fig 1: Identifying Sensor Lever, Holder, Lug, And Screw

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During removal and installation:

Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ .

Use special tool 31 2 310 to press wishbone from swivel bearing.

Installation note:

Keep wheel control joint to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 2: Pressing Control Arm From Swivel Bearing Using Special Tool 31 2 310

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Replacement:

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ .

Installation note:

Keep wheel control joint connection (2) to wishbone clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Control Joint Connection With Nuts

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Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 3AZ .

Screw special tool 31 1 040 onto joint.

Strike joint from below to release it from taper in front axle carrier.

Installation note:

Keep wishbone to front axle support connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 4: Screwing Special Tool (31 1 040) Onto Joint

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Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR from front axle support and tie up.

Remove wishbone with holder from front axle support.

Fig 5: Identifying Control Arm With Bracket

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