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Removing and installing wishbone
Removing and installing wishbone
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Removing
–  Remove noise insulation tray.
  W00-0428
–  Separate bolted connection for wheel bearing housing/lower swivel joint -arrow-.
  N40-0118
–  Remove bolts -arrows-.
–  First swing wishbone out of front of subframe and then pull out of rear of subframe in direction of travel.
Installing
  N40-0431
–  Insert wishbone into subframe, making sure the installation position is correct.
The inner bushing of the mounting in the wishbone must be between the tabs -arrows-.
Further assembly work is carried out in the reverse order.
  N40-0123
Specified torques
BoltSpecified torque
Swivel joint to wheel bearing housing55 Nm
Front bolt for suspension link to subframe
t  Use new bolt
160 Nm
Front bolt for suspension link to subframe
t  Use new bolt
150 Nm + 90° further

   

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