Tightening Specification

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Component	Tightening Specification
Rear upper transverse link to wheel bearing housing Use a new bolt and nut Tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION . Apply the specified torque via the bolt	150 Nm + 90°
Spring shock absorber with coupling rod to wheel bearing housing Use new bolts and nuts Tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .	90 Nm + 90°
Front upper transverse link to wheel bearing housing Use new bolts and nuts Tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION . Apply the specified torque via the bolt	150 Nm + 90°
Bolt for the cable bracket on the wheel bearing housing	10 Nm
Lower transverse link to wheel bearing housing Use a new bolt and nut Tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .	150 Nm + 90°
Drive Axle to wheel hub Use new nut	500 Nm
Bolt for rear ABS wheel speed sensor	8 Nm
Bolts for brake carrier plate	8 Nm
Bolts for the parking brake motor of the electromechanical parking brake Use new bolts.	20 Nm + 60°
Bolts for the wheel bearing Use new bolts.	80 Nm + 120°
Tie rod to steering knuckle Use a new bolt and nut Tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION . Apply the specified torque via the bolt	150 Nm + 90°