33 32 071 Replacing an Upper Wishbone

33 32 071 Replacing an upper wishbone





Note:
If the wishbone is detached from the rear axle support/wheel carrier, it will be necessary to carry out the wheel alignment procedure after assembly.





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove rear wheel.





Shown on vehicle at rear right:
Remove holders (1) from wishbone.

Installation note:
Replace defective bracket.





Undo nut (1) and remove screw (2).

Tightening torque 33 32 9AZ

Remove wishbone (3) from wheel carrier.

Installation note:
Keep wishbone to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace screw and nut.

Tighten down bolt connection in normal position.





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

Release nuts (1) and remove eccentric washer.

Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ

Pull out eccentric screw (2) and remove wishbone.

Installation note:
Note direction of insertion of eccentric screw.

Align eccentric washer and install.

Replace nut.

Tighten down bolt connection in normal position.





After installation:
^ Carry out wheel alignment procedure.

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