Installing the servomotor

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Position the servomotor so that the gearing is aligned in an interlocking way.

Make sure that the cam (1) of the servomotor is positioned without distortion in the recess.

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Position servomotor (1).

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Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Servomotor (complete set) to rear axle differential
M6	tightening torque	10 Nm

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Fasten the cable on holders (3).
Connect connectors (1) and (2) and lock.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE SERVOMOTOR DUE TO OIL LEAK: CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REPLACING (BEVEL GEARS OR SERVOMOTOR): CARRYING OUT THE "DELETE WEAR DATA" SERVICE FUNCTION .