Suspension arm
Suspension arm |
To remove |
1. |
Raise the car.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel.
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3. |
Remove the bolt holding the suspension arm to the steering swivel member.
Left-hand suspension arm and cars with xenon lights: Remove the level sensor. |
4. |
Disassemble the suspension arm front attachment to the subframe.
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5. |
Slacken the bolt which holds the rear bush to the suspension arm.
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6. |
Remove the rear bush from the subframe.
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7. |
Remove the suspension arm from the steering swivel member and lift away the suspension arm.
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To fit |
1. |
Lift up the suspension arm and fit the bolt for the front bush.
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2. |
Fit the rear bush to the subframe.
Tightening torque 65 Nm +90° (48 lbf ft +90°) |
3. |
Fit the suspension arm to the steering swivel member with a new nut. Hold the bolt with a wrench so that the bolt does not rotate.
Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 lbf ft) |
4. |
Remove the anti-roll bar link from the anti-roll bar and lift the suspension arm up to normal position.
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5. |
Tighten the front suspension arm attachment.
Tightening torque 65 Nm +90° (48 lbf ft +90°) |
6. |
Tighten the bolt holding the rear bush to the suspension arm.
Tightening torque 40 Nm +30° (30 lbf ft +30°) |
7. |
Fit the anti-roll bar link.
Tightening torque 64 Nm (47 lbf ft) Left-hand suspension arm and cars with xenon lights: Fit the level sensor. |
8. |
Fit the wheel
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9. |
Lower the car to the floor.
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10. |
Carry out four wheel checking and alignment, see
Four wheel alignment
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