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33 32 071 Replacing an Upper Wishbone

33 32 071 Replacing an upper wishbone





Important!
- The wishbone must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
- If the wishbone is bent, the screw connection between the control arm and wheel carrier must be replaced.





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove rear wheel.





Release left and right screws (1). Slide antiroll bar (2) forward.

Tightening torque 33 55 1AZ.

Installation note:
Replace screws.





Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.

Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ

Installation note:
Tighten down screw connection in normal position.

Replace screw and nut.





Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ

Remove wishbone (2).

Installation note:
The wishbone must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!

Raise wheel carrier using workshop jack.

Bolt heads face in forward direction.

Replace screw and nut.





After installation:
^ Carry out wheel alignment procedure.

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