Install tension strut on left and right shock tower
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Install tension strut on shock tower
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Install tension strut (3) on the shock tower.
- Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw
- Tighten down screw (1).TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Tension strut on firewall M10x25 screw
Replace screw.Joining torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Replace the screw (2).
Parts: Screw
- Tighten down screw (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Tension strut to shock tower | ||
|---|---|---|
| Torx bolt Replace screw. |
Joining torque | 56 Nm |
| Angle of rotation | 90° | |
Repairing the thread on the strut tower
- Repair the damaged thread with the Helicoil thread insert.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
| Helicoil thread insert | M10x25 mm | 33 30 6 782 756 |