Removing and installing/replacing top right wishbone

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove rear WHEEL .
• Remove the right TANK COVER .

Removal: 

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Only for right ride height sensor:

Release screws (1) for jointed rod on wishbone.

Remove cable (2) from holder (1).

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Release nut and remove screw (2).

Release nut and remove screw (1).

Take off wishbone.

Installation note: 

Tighten screw connection (1) in NORMAL POSITION .

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Installation: 

Align wishbone (3).

Part  : Replace nut.

Insert bolt (2) and tighten new nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Part: Replace nut.

Insert bolt (1) and screw on new nut.

• Do not yet tighten to specified torque!

Shift vehicle into NORMAL POSITION .

Tighten nut of bolt (2) in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ .

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Secure cable (2) on wishbone.

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Only for right ride height sensor:

Tighten screws (1) for jointed rod on wishbone.

Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Mount right TANK COVER .
• Install rear WHEEL .
• Perform either 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 .