Installing the bottom wishbone

• Position the wheel guide joint (2) on the wishbone.
• Replace nut (1).

  Parts:  Nut

• Tighten nut (1).
  NOTE: Counter support on the Torx socket of the wheel guide joint (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Wheel control joint to wishbone
  M16 Replace nut.	Joining torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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• Position the wishbone (1) including wheel guide joint on the swivel bearing in direction of arrow.
• Replace nut (2).

  Parts:  Nut

• Tighten nut (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Wheel guide joint to swivel bearing
  M30 Replace nut.	tightening torque	380 Nm

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  NOTE: Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
• Position spring strut holder on wishbone.
• Replace screw (2) and the nut (1).

  Parts:  Bolt, nut

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• Install the screw (2).
• Tighten the nut (1) in NORMAL POSITION .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Bottom wishbone on spring strut holder
  M14 Replace screw and nut. Tighten screw connection in normal position!	Joining torque	165 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

  NOTE: Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
• Position the wishbone on the front axle support.
• Replace screw (2) and the nut (1).

  Parts:  Bolt, nut

• Insert screw and tighten the nut (2) in the NORMAL POSITION (1).

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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 .