Removing and installing support for final drive: Installation

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Fit support in the correct position (angled side facing upwards).

Fig 1: Fitting Support In Correct Position
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NOTE: At the beginning of the series, supports with tabs were installed. These supports must be fitted with the tabs facing downwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Tabs On Supports
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Tighten fastening screws in two stages.
1st stage:

Screw both screws to 5 Nm (3.7 ftlb.).

2nd stage:

Tighten both screws to 65 Nm (48 ftlb.).
Install final drive.