Repair instructions
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        Suspension Service Procedures
        Damper and Actuator Assemblies Front
        Uprights Front
        Transverse Links Front
          DA-RM-04B001-03-001 - Remove/Install wishbone - Front - Upper
          DA-RM-04B001-03-002 - Remove/Install Wishbone - Front - Lower
          DA-RM-04B001-03-003 - Remove/Install sensor - Suspension displacement - Front
          DA-RM-04B001-03-004 - Remove/install ball joint gaiter - Front
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Instructions
Chassis / Suspension Front / Transverse Links Front / DA-RM-04B001-03-002 - Remove/Install Wishbone - Front - Lower
Preparation work
1.     
2.     
3.     
4.     
Care Point: Disconnect only.
Remove Wishbone - Front - Lower
 
Care Point:
If the vehicle has suffered physical damage to a wheel, steering arm or suspension component, follow the procedure DA-RM-04D001-03-001 - Remove/Install steering rackto gain access to the steering rack mounting bolts and re-torque.
 
1.  
Release the lock and detach the displacement sensor link rod (1).
 
 
Care Point:
Always replace the ball joint nut. Refer to the Spare Parts Catalogue (SPC) for part numbers.
Care Point:
The ball joint washers are tapered.Make sure that the washer is installed correctly.
Care Point:
Make sure that the track rod heatshield is present and in the correct position.
Care Point:
The use of a ball joint separator tool will aid the next step.
 
2.  
Remove the nut (1) (M10) 58 Nm.
Disengage the ball joint (2).
 
 
Care Point:
Always replace the actuator bolt. Refer to the Spare Parts Catalogue (SPC) for part numbers.
 
3.  
Remove the bolt (1) (M10x70) 57 Nm.
Disengage the actuator (2) from the wishbone (3).
 
 
Care Point:
Always replace the ball joint nut. Refer to the SPC for part numbers.
Care Point:
The ball joint washers are tapered.Make sure that the washer is installed correctly.
Care Point:
The use of a ball joint separator tool will aid the next step.
 
4.  
Remove the nut (1) (M14) 90 Nm.
Disengage the ball joint (2).
 
 
Care Point:
Always replace the wishbone bolts. Refer to the SPC for part numbers.
Care Point:
Torque the bolts (1) in the following order - Outer pair, inner pair.
 
5.  
Remove the bolts (1) (M10x30) 57 Nm.
 
6.  
Remove the wishbone.
 
Install Wishbone - Front - Lower
 
Care Point:
If you do not install a new wishbone, do the step that follows.
 
1.   
Push the bush (1) a small distance into the wishbone.
 
 
Care Point:
Make sure that the spacer is fitted between the wishbone and frame.
Care Point:
Check torque of displacement sensor link rod ball studs. 6 Nm.
 
2.   
Install components in reverse order.
 
3.   
Check the movement of the displacement sensor link rod, ensuring it moves freely.
 
 
Care Point:
Once vehicle is on the ground.
 
4.   
Apply pressure to top of wheel towards vehicle. If excessive inwards movement of wheel is present, the upper ball joint has failed. This will need to be replaced.
 
5.   
Connect McLaren Diagnostic System (MDS).
 
6.   
Proceed to Diagnostic Toolbox
 
7.   
Select Chassis Control Unit (CCU).
 
8.   
Access sequences.
 
9.   
Carry out Damper Sensor Calibration sequence.
 
 
Care Point:
The procedure below must be claimed separately if you make a warranty claim.
 
10.  
Make sure that the suspension geometry is in tolerance.
 
   
   
   Note