Installing Rear-Axle Cross Member
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- Use an auxiliary tool (stud or old fastening screw with the screw head cut off) to install the rear-axle cross member on the body. This is required so that the fastening screws are not screwed in crooked, thereby causing irreparable damage to the aluminum thread (in the body).
- Get a second mechanic to help you to re-install the rear-axle cross member.
- The fastening screws on the rear-axle cross member must be replaced.
- Observe specified tightening torques.
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Get a second mechanic to help you to re-install the rear-axle cross member.
- Fit rear-axle cross member on the body. Use an auxiliary tool.
- 1.1. Screw auxiliary tool into the aluminum thread on the body.
- 1.2. Fit rear-axle cross member and fix in place with a screw.
- 1.3. Remove auxiliary tool and fit the second screw.
- 1.4. Repeat procedure on the other side.
- Fit anti-roll bar on connecting link or PDCC actuator.
- Fit trailing arm on the wheel bearing housings.