31 12 Trailing arms and struts
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Wheel control joint to wishbone | R55/R56/R57/R58/R59 | M14 | Replace nuts. | 175 Nm |
| R60/R61 | M14 | Replace nuts. | ||
| Jointing torque | 50 Nm | |||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | |||
| 2AZ Wheel guide joint to swivel bearing | R55/R56/R57/R58/R59 | M12 | Replace nut. | |
| Jointing torque | 70 Nm | |||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | |||
| R60/R61 | M10 | Replace screw. | 60 Nm | |
| 3AZ Ball joint, inner, to front axle support | R55/R56/R57/R58/R59/R60/R61 | M14 | Replace nut. | |
| Jointing torque | 80 Nm | |||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° | |||
| 4AZ Holder, wishbone rubber mount, to front axle support | R55/R56/R57/R58/R59/R60/R61 | M14 | 165 Nm | |
| 5AZ Holder, wishbone rubber mount, to body | R55/R56/R57/R58/R59/R60/R61 | M10 | Replace screws. | |
| Jointing torque | 59 Nm | |||
| Angle of rotation | 90 ° |