33 32 071 Replacing an Upper Wishbone

33 32 071 Replacing One 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 tasks:
- Remove rear wheel.







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

Installation note:
Replace defective bracket.







Unfasten 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 screw connection in normal position.







Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to rear axle support 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 screw connection in normal position.







After installation:
- Perform wheel alignment.

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