31 12 Trailing arms and struts
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Tension strut to front axle support | F25/F26 | M12 | TIGHTEN DOWN IN NORMAL POSITION
. Replace screw and nut. |
|
| Jointing torque | 165 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | ||||
| 2AZ | Trailing link to wheel control joint | F25/F26 | M14 | Replace nut. | 130 Nm |
| 3AZ | Wishbone to front axle support | F25/F26 | M12 | TIGHTEN DOWN IN NORMAL POSITION
. Replace screw and nut. |
|
| Jointing torque | 100 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | ||||
| 4AZ | Wishbone to swivel bearing | F25/F26 | M14 | Replace nut. | 130 Nm |
| 5AZ | Wheel guide joint to swivel bearing | F25/F26 | M10 | Replace screws. | 60 Nm |