31 12 001 Replacing left or right wishbone
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IMPORTANT:
R60: With vehicles until 09.2010, replace wishbones in pairs only.
With vehicles "John Cooper Works" and R60, R61 replace rubber mounts in pairs only.
With vehicles "John Cooper Works" and R60, R61 replace rubber mounts in pairs only.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove WISHBONE .
Detach HOLDER WITH RUBBER MOUNT FROM WISHBONE .
Check rubber mount for damage, replace RUBBER MOUNT if necessary.
After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment procedure. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .