33 32 086 Removing and Installing/Replacing Bottom Left Wishbone

33 32 086 Removing And Installing/Replacing Bottom Left (or Right) Control Arm







NOTE: If the wishbone is detached from the rear axle support / trailing arm, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a chassis / wheel alignment check.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel.
- R55, R56, R58: Remove underbody panelling.
- R57: Remove cross reinforcement.
- Lower rear exhaust system.







NOTE:
Removal of the heat shield described by way of example on the MINI ONE. There may be differences in detail in the case of other models.
Remove sheet metal nuts (1) and screws (2).
Remove heat shield (3).







Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to trailing arm to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ.

Installation note:
Refit eccentric adjustment washer.
Tighten down screw connection in normal position.

Slacken nut (2).
Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ.
Remove screw and then remove control arm.

Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tighten down screw connection in normal position.







After installation:
- Perform wheel alignment check