10/02/2017 09:09:31

Wishbone Assembly - Rear - Lower - LH

Correction code 31031102

Remove

  1. Raise vehicle on 2 post on lift (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove bolts (x5) securing rear diffuser tray to diffuser trim (torque 8 Nm).
  3. Remove rear diffuser trim.
  4. Remove the wheel(s) (torque -105 Nm).
  5. Remove nut securing brake hose P-clip to wishbone and release P-clip (torque 10 Nm).
  6. Remove Nyloc nut and bolt securing damper to lower wishbone (torque 45 Nm).
  7. Remove Nyloc nut securing sway bar link to wishbone and release link (torque 45 Nm).
  8. Remove Nyloc nut securing wishbone ball joint to upright (torque 55 Nm).
  9. Using suitable equipment, release wishbone ball joint from upright.
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    Warning
    To avoid serious injury, use appropriate equipment to carry out this operation.
  10. Remove bolt securing lower wishbone to cross member (torque 45 Nm).
  11. Remove Nyloc nut and bolt securing lower wishbone/track control arm to subframe (torque 60 Nm).
  12. Release wishbone from damper and remove from vehicle.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

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CAUTION
Only tighten wishbone pivot bolts when the suspension is in ride height position. This can be achieved by either using the ride height tools or when the vehicle is on its wheels.
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CAUTION

Replace all nyloc nuts.

  1. Perform a wheel alignment.