Damper Strut

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View of spring strut/wishbone (without PASM):

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Steel spring strut, shown without PASM

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance
Item 1 Threaded connection securing spring strut to trailing arm	M14 x 1.5 thread	initial tightening	150 Nm (111 ftlb.)
Item 1 Threaded connection securing spring strut to trailing arm	M14 x 1.5 thread	Final tightening	+ 90°
Item 2 Threaded connection securing spring-strut mount to piston rod	M12 x 1.5 thread	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44 ftlb.)	+/- 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)
Item 2 Threaded connection securing spring-strut mount to piston rod (PASM damper)	M12 x 1.5 thread	Tightening torque	70 Nm (52 ftlb.)	+/- 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)
Item 3 Threaded connection securing spring strut to body	M10 thread	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44 ftlb.)

Screw, M6 air guide, > Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

M6 countersunk screw for cover > Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)