Installing the left or right thrust field
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Installing the left thrust field
- Position the left thrust field (4) .
- Replace screws (2)
and (3)
.
Parts: Screws
- Screw in screws (2) and (3) a few turns.
- Tighten screws (arrows).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to body M8 Tightening torque 28 Nm - Tighten the screws (2)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to outer body M10
Replace screw.Tightening torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Tighten down screw (3)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to door sill M12
Replace screw.Tightening torque 100 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Replace nut (1)
.
Parts: Nut
- Tighten nut (1) .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Thrust field to rear axle support | ||
| M10 Replace nut. |
Tightening torque | 56 Nm |
| Angle of rotation | 90° | |
Installing the right thrust field
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Position the left thrust field (4) .
- Replace screws (2)
and (3)
.
Parts: Screws
- Screw in screws (2) and (3) a few turns.
- Tighten screws (arrows).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to body M8 Tightening torque 28 Nm - Tighten the screws (2)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to outer body M10
Replace screw.Tightening torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Tighten down screw (3)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to door sill M12
Replace screw.Tightening torque 100 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Replace nut (1)
.
Parts: Nut
- Tighten nut (1)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to rear axle support M10
Replace nut.Tightening torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - 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 |
Installing the left thrust field
- Position the left thrust field (4).
- Replace 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 - Tighten the screws (3).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to outer body M10
Replace screw.Tightening torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Replace nut (2).
Parts: Nut
- Tighten nut (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to rear axle support M10
Replace nut.Tightening torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Torsion strut to thrust field M8x27
Replace screw.Tightening torque 28 Nm - Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
- Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to door sill M12
Replace screw.Tightening torque 100 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Tighten the nuts (1) and screws (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Undershield | ||
| screw | Tightening torque | 2.6 Nm |
| Plastic nut | Tightening torque | 2.6 Nm |
Installing the right thrust field
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 - Tighten the screws (3).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to outer body M10
Replace screw.Tightening torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Replace nut (2).
Parts: Nut
- Tighten nut (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to rear axle support M10
Replace nut.Tightening torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 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 6.4 Nm - Replace the screws (1).
Parts: Screws
- Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to door sill M12
Replace screw.Tightening torque 100 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Tighten the nuts (1) and screws (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Undershield | ||
| screw | Tightening torque | 2.6 Nm |
| Plastic nut | Tightening torque | 2.6 Nm |