31 12 Trailing arms and struts
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Tension strut to front axle support | E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72 | M12 | Replace screw & nut TIGHTEN IN NORMAL POSITION | |
| Jointing torque | 100 Nm | |||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | |||
| 2AZ Tension strut to swivel bearing | E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72 | Replace nut | 80 Nm | |
| 3AZ Lower wishbone to front axle support | E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72 | M14 | Replace nut TIGHTEN IN NORMAL POSITION | 165 Nm |
| 4AZ Lower wishbone to swivel bearing | E70, E70M / E71 E71M / E72, | M14 | Replace nut | 80 Nm |
| 5AZ Upper control arm to body | E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72 | M10 | Replace screw & nut TIGHTEN IN NORMAL POSITION | |
| Jointing torque | 38 Nm | |||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | |||
| 6AZ Upper wishbone to swivel bearing | E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72 | M10 | Replace nut | 56 Nm |
| 7AZ Spring strut holder to lower control arm | E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72 | M14 | Replace screw & nut TIGHTEN IN NORMAL POSITION | 165 Nm |
| 8AZ Spring strut holder to spring strut shock absorber | E70, E70M / E71, E71M / E72 | M12 | Replace screw | 81 Nm |