10/02/2017 09:09:31

Wishbone Assembly - Front - Lower - LH

Correction code 31011802

Remove

Raise and support vehicle.

Warning

Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
Remove the wheel (torque 105 Nm).
Remove Nyloc nut securing sway bar link to lower wishbone and release link (torque (torque 45 Nm) Nm).
Remove Nyloc nut and bolt securing damper to lower wishbone (torque 45 Nm).
Remove Nyloc nut securing lower arm ball joint to upright (torque 55 Nm).
Using a suitable tool, release lower wishbone ball joint from upright.

Warning
To avoid serious injury, use appropriate equipment to carry out this operation.
Remove Nyloc nut and pivot bolt securing rear of wishbone to chassis and collect washers (torque 45 Nm).

Note
The head of the bolt is accessed from inside the vehicle by folding back the footwell carpet.

Note
Always record quantity and fitted position of shims, washers, locktabs or clips.
Remove Nyloc nut and pivot bolt securing front of wishbone to chassis, collect washers and remove wishbone (torque 45 Nm).

Note
Always record quantity and fitted position of shims, washers, locktabs or clips.

Install

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

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.

CAUTION

Replace all nyloc nuts.

Perform a wheel alignment.