Install the tension strut
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- Replace clip nut (1).
Parts: Clip nut
- Position the tension strut (1) on the front subframe.
- Position tension strut on swivel bearing.
- Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut
- Tighten nut (1).
NOTE:
Counter-hold at the Torx socket.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Tension strut to swivel bearing | ||
| M16 Replace nut. | Joining torque Angle of rotation |
100 Nm 90° |
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
- Replace the screw (1) with the crash lever (2).
Parts: Crash lever
- Position the crash lever (2) with the screw (1).
- Tighten the screw (1) in NORMAL POSITION .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Tension strut to front axle support | ||
| M14 Replace flat nuts and screw. Tighten in normal position. |
Joining torque Angle of rotation |
85 Nm 180° |
Follow-up work
- Refer to MOUNTING THE EXTERNAL RADIATOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
- Refer to FASTENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .