Lock carrier in service position, overview: Installing

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Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Bolt lock carrier to longitudinal member (50 Nm) and to fenders (10 Nm).

Fig 1: Bolt Lock Carrier To Longitudinal Member And To Fenders

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Allow stop for torque reaction support to rest on rubber buffer for torque reaction support under its own weight, and tighten bolts - arrows - to 28 Nm.
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