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Suspension arms

Suspension arms

To remove



1. Raise the car and remove the front wheel on the side where the suspension arm is to be removed.

2. Undo the anti-roll bar nut.

3. Undo the nut on the ball joint. Use special tool 89 96 696 to press out the ball joint. Remove the nut from the ball joint.

Important

On replacement of the suspension arm, a new nut (of self- locking type) must be fitted.


4. Unscrew the nut securing the support arm to the suspension arm.

5. Remove the bolt securing the suspension arm to the subframe.


To fit



1. Fit the steering arm to the subframe. Fit the bolt loosely.

2. Fit the bolt securing the support arm to the suspension arm. Tighten the bolt, using a torque wrench.

Tightening torque: 92 Nm (67.9 lbf ft).

3. Fit the ball joint nut and tighten it, using a torque wrench.

Tightening torque: 75 Nm (55.4 lbf ft).

4. Tighten the bolt securing the steering arm to the subframe, using a torque wrench.

Tightening torque: 115 Nm (84.9 lbf ft).

5. Fit the anti-roll bar nut and tighten it, using a torque wrench.

Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft).

6. Fit the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts, using a torque wrench.

Tightening torque: 105-130 Nm (77.5-95.9 lbf ft).

7. Lower the car to the floor.