51 71 482 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut (on rear axle)
IMPORTANT:
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION
for raising the vehicle
Driving without the trailing link is not permitted!
Driving without the trailing link is not permitted!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove tank cover . See 5175... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TANK COVER ON THE LEFT or 5175... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TANK COVER ON THE RIGHT .
Left trailing link:
Release screws (1).
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque: 51 71 10AZ .
Release screw (3).
Tightening torque: 51 71 8AZ .
Unfasten screws (4).
Tightening torque: 51 71 9AZ .
Remove left tension strut (5).
Right trailing link:
Remove left trailing link.
Release screws (1).
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque: 51 71 10AZ .
Release screw (3).
Tightening torque: 51 71 8AZ .
Release screw (4).
Tightening torque: 51 71 9AZ .
Remove right tension strut (5).