Install lower wishbone

• Observe the mark (1) on the wishbone below.

  L = left

  R = right

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• Feed in the bottom wishbone (2) in the swivel bearing.
• Replace nut (1).

  Parts:  Nut

• Tighten the nut (1).
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  Lower wishbone to swivel bearing
  M16 Replace nut.	Joining torque  100 Nm Angle of rotation  90°

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• Position the bottom wishbone (2) on the front subframe.
• Replace the screw (1).

  Parts:  Screw

• Insert screw (1).

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• Position the spring strut fork on the bottom wishbone (2).
• Replace the bolt and the nut (1).

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  Parts:  Bolt, nut

• Insert screw.
• Tighten the nut (1) in NORMAL POSITION .
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  Lower wishbone to spring strut clevis
  M14 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque  165 Nm Angle of rotation  90°

  NOTE: Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
  • Replace nut.

    Parts:  Nut

  • Tighten the nut in the NORMAL POSITION .

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  Lower wishbone to front axle carrier
  M14 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque  85 Nm Angle of rotation  180°

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
• Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .