Install the transmission bearing support

• Version 1: 
• Install transmission bearing support holder (3).
• Tighten screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Transmission bearing support to body
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Tighten the vibration absorber (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Rubber mount to transmission bearing support
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Version 2: 
• Install transmission bearing support holder (3).
• Tighten screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Transmission bearing support to body
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Tighten nut (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Rubber mount to transmission bearing support
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Install the retaining plate (2).
• Tighten nuts (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Retaining plates for underbody cover
  Sheet metal nut/plastic nut Replace nuts.	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .