33 32 076 Removing and installing/replacing top left wishbone

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NOTE: If the top wishbone is detached from the rear axle support, wheel alignment must be carried out after installation. Refer to ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL .
Remove exhaust system. See REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (B36, B38) or REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (B48, B46) .

Removal:

Remove heat shield (1).

Fig 1: Heat Shield

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Release nut and remove screw (1).

Release nut and remove screw (2).

Remove wishbone (3).

Fig 2: Wishbone And Screws

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Installation note:

Tighten screw connection (2) in NORMAL POSITION .

Installation:

Align wishbone (3).

Insert bolt (1) and tighten new nut.

Fig 3: Wishbone And Screws

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Replace nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ .

Insert bolt (2) and screw on nut.

Do not yet apply torque!

Replace nut.

Move vehicle into NORMAL POSITION .

Tighten nut of bolt (2) in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Fig 4: Heat Shield

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Mount heat shield (1).

Required follow-up work:

Perform wheel alignment check. Refer to ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .