Install thrust arm

• Feed the thrust arm (3) in and position it.
• Replace screws (1) and (2).

  Parts:  Screws

• Insert the screws (1) and (2).
• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear axle carrier to body
  M12 Replace screws.	tightening torque	108 Nm

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• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Thrust arm on body
  M10 Replace screws.	Joining torque	47 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	45°

• Pilot the screw (1) in the reinforcement strut (2) and tighten it.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Reinforcement strut to thrust arm/body
  M8 Replace screws.	Tightening torque	28 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER .