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When installing waxed components, contact surfaces must be cleaned. Contact surfaces must be free of wax and grease.

Torque specifications for unoiled bolts and nuts are given.

Welding or straightening operations are not permitted on load-bearing or wheel-controlling components.

Always avoid the following actions with coil springs: Hammer stroke, welding beads, applying color identification later.

Do not perform any welding or grinding (separating work) in coil spring or suspension strut area! Cover coil spring or suspension struts if necessary.

Vehicles without drive axle must not be moved, otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged. If vehicle must be moved, observe the following:

Install an outer joint in place of the drive axle.
Tighten outer joint to 115 Nm (screw M14) or 200 Nm (screw M16).

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited torsional range. Only tighten threaded connections at control arms if vehicle is in curb weight position → Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position

If the vehicle must still be aligned, every bolt and nut that must be loosened for adjustment is only tightened to torque specification. After measurement/adjustment is complete, tighten bolts and nuts to prescribed additional torque angle.

CAUTION: If vehicle will be driving on the streets, all bolts and nuts must be tightened properly!