Figure 206. Removing and installing the transverse suspension arm: 1 — shock absorber strut; 2 - washer; 3 - hex bolt, M14x1.5; 4 - Hexagon bolt, M10, 40-50 Nm; 5 - triangular plate; 6 — brake caliper mounting bolt, M14x1.5, 175–205 N·m; 7 — brake caliper; 8 - hex washer, M16x1.5, 120–130 Nm; 9 - steering knuckle with hub and brake disc; 10 — wheel mounting bolt, 160–180 N·m; 11 — hexagonal nut, M20x1.5, 280–300 N·m; 12 — steering rod; 13 — transverse lever; 14 — hex bolt, M14x1.5, 300–320 N·m; 15 - Hexagonal nut, 130-150 Nm
The lower wishbone mounting is shown in the figure 206. The lever can be removed without dismantling the bridge. If the bridge has already been removed as described above, work must be carried out in accordance with the recommendations below.
For removal and installation, it is necessary to make a device from hard wood, plastic or metal measuring 100x20x40 mm.
You will also need a torque wrench with a high torque limit, a puller for tie rod ends and a ball joint pin puller. The lower wishbone suspension must be removed as follows:
Figure 207. Tool for removing the transverse arm
- install the above mentioned device between the spring and its support as shown in the figure 207;
- loosen the wheel mounting bolts, jack up the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels;
- remove the brake caliper and secure it to the front axle. Do not leave the caliper suspended by the brake hose;
- unscrew the nut of the steering rod arm pin and use a puller to press out the steering rod pin;
- place a trolley jack under the wishbone and raise it 10 mm to relieve the spring load;
Figure 208. Fastening the shock absorber strut from below
- unscrew the four shock absorber strut mounting bolts (figure 208) and slowly lower the lever on the jack;
- from the bottom of the wishbone, unscrew the ball joint pin nut and use a puller to remove the ball joint from the wishbone;
- unscrew the triangular plate secured with three bolts from above. If an anti-roll bar is installed, lift the plate up and leave it on the anti-roll bar. In normal cases, just remove it;
Figure 209. Fastening the front wishbone rod
- unscrew the nut of the lever support pin from the rear side and remove the washer. Knock out a finger. In a similar manner, unscrew and knock out the pin on the other side of the lever fork. The lever mount is shown in the figure 209. Be careful: after knocking out both fingers, the lever may fall.