B3DG0XK1 - 607
REMOVAL - REFITTING LOWER REAR WISHBONE
1 - SPECIAL TOOLS
[1] Rear suspension units compression tool (-).0915-D .
[2] 2 rear spring compression cups (-).0915-D7 .
[3] 2 support rings (-).0915-D8 .
[4] Positioning calipers (-).0532-B .
2 - REMOVAL
POSITION THE TOOLS [1], [2], [3] .
Remove the mud-shield .
Uncouple the anti-roll bar link from the suspension arm (1) .
Lower the front of the rear suspension by removing the bolts (2) on each side of the vehicle .
To prevent removal of the exhaust line and the fuel tank, it is necessary to cut the front securing bolt (3) on the wishbone .
To remove the bolt(3), cut out using a reciprocating saw (4) or a drill (5) .
NOTE : when refitting, the new bolt will be fittted the other way round .
WARNING : do not damage the fuel tank .
Drift out the rest of the bolt (3) from the arm .
Disconnect the hose connector from the rigid brake pipes (6) .
Plug the openings .
Unclamp the brake pipe (6) .
Raise the wishbone at (A) to facilitate the removal of the wishbone securing bolts .
Remove :
3 - REFITTING
Proceed in the reverse order to removal .
WARNING : clean the bolt threads, lubricate the bolts with MOLYKOTE G RAPID PLUS grease + loctite .
Position the two calipers [4] at the front of the rear crossmember to align the rear crossmember .
Tighten the front fastener (2) on the rear suspension to 6.5 dan.m .
Remove the two calipers [4] .
Refit the wishbone securing bolts without tightening them (new bolt (3) fitted in the opposite direction to original) .
Tighten at (A) to obtain a dimension (b) between the two fittings of the shock absorber .
(b) = 425 mm .
Tighten the securing bolts (3) (To 4 da.Nm) .
Tighten the securing bolts (7) (To 8.5 da.Nm) .
Tighten the securing bolts (8) (To 4 da.Nm) .
Tighten the anti-roll bar link nut : 5.7 da.Nm .