31 10 Front Axle Suspension
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31 10 FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Thread | Instructions | Torque Specification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Front axle support to body | F20/F21/F22/F23/F30/F31/F32/F33/F34/F35/F36 | M12x45 front | 120 Nm | |
| F20/F21/F22/F23/F30/F31/F32/F33/F34/F35/F36 | M12x165 center | 120 Nm | ||
| F20/F21/F22/F23/F30/F31/F32/F33/F34/F35/F36 | M14x60, rear | 120 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Underride protection to front axle support | F20/F21/F22/F23/F30/F31/F32/F33/F34/F35/F36 | M5 | Replace expansion nuts. | 3 Nm |
| 3AZ Heat shield to front axle carrier | F20/F21/F22/F23/F30/F31/F32/F33/F34/F35/F36 | M6 | 8 Nm | |
| 4AZ Reinforcement plate to front axle carrier | F20ALL/F21ALL/F22ALL/F23ALL/F30ALL/F31ALL/F32ALL/F33ALL/F34ALL/F35ALL/F36ALL | M10 | Replace screws. Jointing torque Angle of rotation |
56 Nm 60° |
| 5AZ Vibration absorber to front axle support | F20/F21/F22/F23/F30/F31/F32/F33/F34/F35/F36 | 28 Nm | ||
| 6AZ Stiffening plate to front axle support | F23 (2WD)/F33 (2WD) | M10x22 | Replace screws. Jointing torque Angle of rotation |
56 Nm 45° |
| 7AZ Stiffening plate on adapter plate | F23 (2WD)/F33 (2WD) | M10x16 | Replace screws. Jointing torque Angle of rotation |
56 Nm 90° |
| 8AZ Torsion strut to front axle support | F23 (2WD)/F33 (2WD) | M10x22 | Replace screws. Jointing torque Angle of rotation |
56 Nm 45° |
| 9AZ Torsion strut to side member | F23 (2WD)/F33 (2WD) | M12x35 | Replace screw. Jointing torque Angle of rotation |
100 Nm 90° |
| 10AZ Set protection to body | F30 PHEV | M12 | 56 Nm |