Installing the rear thrust field

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.
For additional information see: INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .

Position stiffening plate (1) .
Replace screws (2) .
Parts: Screws
Tighten down screws (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Thrust field to front axle support
M8 Replace screws.	Joining torque	25 Nm
M8 Replace screws.	Angle of rotation	70°

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Tighten down screws (3) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cover, steering unit
screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm

Tighten down screws (4) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Underbody protection
screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .