31 12 Control Arms and Struts
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CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Wheel guide joint to control arm | R55, R56 | M14 | Replace nuts | 175 Nm |
| 2AZ Wheel guide joint to swivel bearing | R55, R56 | M12 | Replace nut | |
| Jointing torque | 70 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90° | |||
| 3AZ Ball joint, inner, to front axle carrier | R55, R56 | M14 | Replace nut | |
| Jointing torque | 70 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90° | |||
| 4AZ Bracket, control arm rubber mount, to front axle carrier | R55, R56 | M14 | 165 Nm | |
| 5AZ Bracket, control arm rubber mount, to body | R55, R56 | M10 | Replace screws | |
| Jointing torque | 59 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90° |