51 71 482 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut (on rear axle)
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Special tools required:
- 00 9 120
IMPORTANT:
Vehicles must not be driven without tension struts.
Driving without tension struts may damage the vehicle body.
Tension strut screws must be tightened to torque and then tightened down with special tool 00 9 120.
Driving without tension struts may damage the vehicle body.
Tension strut screws must be tightened to torque and then tightened down with special tool 00 9 120.
Release screw (4).
Release screws (1) and nut (3) and remove tension strut (2).
Installation:
Replace screws (1) and nut (3).
- Insert screws (1).
- Tighten down screws (1) to torque and then to angle of rotation,
Tightening torque, see 51 71 5AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
- Tighten down nut (3) to torque,
Tightening torque, see 51 71 7AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
- Tighten down screws (4).