31 12 Control Arms and Struts
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Tension strut to front axle support | E89 | M12 8.8 | Replace screw and nut | |
| TIGHTEN IN NORMAL POSITION | |||||
| Jointing torque | 68 Nm | ||||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | ||||
| 2AZ | Tension strut to swivel bearing | E89 | M14 | Replace nut | 165 Nm |
| 3AZ | Control arm to front axle support | E89 | M12 8.8 | Replace nut | |
| TIGHTEN IN NORMAL POSITION | |||||
| Jointing torque | 68 Nm | ||||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | ||||
| 4AZ | Control arm to swivel bearing | E89 | M14 | Replace nut | 165 Nm |