Installing Struts

Information 

The press-in screws on the rear-axle carrier side section must be free of grease and oil residues! Check press-in screws before installation and clean them if necessary.

1. Install struts -2-  .

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   Installing struts

2. Tighten screws/nuts on the struts.

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Struts/rear axle support plate

Struts to body -1-  : > Initial tightening 30 N.m (22.1 ft lb.)  > Final tightening + 90° 

Strut to rear-axle cross member -2-  : > Tightening torque 65 N.m (47.9 ft lb.) 

Strut with support plate to rear-axle carrier side section -4-  : > Tightening torque 65 N.m (47.9 ft lb.)