Removing and installing/replacing bottom left wishbone (AWD)

NOTE: If the bottom wishbone is detached from the rear axle support/trailing arm, wheel alignment must be carried out after installation. Refer to: KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLE

Preliminary work needed:

Removal:

Remove rear heat shield (1).

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

Release nut and remove screw (2).

Slacken nut (1).

Remove eccentric washer and unscrew screw.

Remove wishbone (3).

Installation note:

Tighten screw connection (1) and (2) in NORMAL POSITION .

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Installation:

Align wishbone (3).

Insert bolt (1) and connect eccentric shim.

Align eccentric shim to marked position.

Part : Replace screw and nut (1).

Tighten nut (1) in NORMAL POSITION (not until wheel alignment).

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ .

Part : Replace nut.

Insert bolt (2) and screw on new nut.

Shift vehicle into NORMAL POSITION .

Tighten nut of bolt (2) in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

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Mount heat shield (1).

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Required follow-up work: