Installing the right thrust field

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Position the left thrust field (4).
Replace the screws (1) and (3).
Parts: Screws
Screw in the screws (1) and (3) for a few rotations.
Tighten screws (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Thrust field to body
M8	Tightening torque	28 Nm

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Tighten the screws (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Thrust field to outer body
M10 Replace screw.	Tightening torque Angle of rotation	56 Nm 90°

Replace nut (2).
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Thrust field to rear axle support
M10 Replace nut.	Tightening torque Angle of rotation	56 Nm 90°

Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Torsion strut to thrust field
M8x27 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	28 Nm

Position ground strap (2) on the right thrust field (3).
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Ground strap to thrust field
M6	Tightening Torque	6.4 Nm

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Replace the screws (1).
Parts: Screws
Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Thrust field to door sill
M12 Replace screw.	Tightening torque Angle of rotation	100 Nm 90°

Tighten the nuts (1) and screws (2).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Undershield
screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm


Plastic nut	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT TANK COVER .