Overview - Tension Struts

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Fig 1: Identifying Tension Struts Overview

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Bolt
- 40 Nm +45°
- Replace after removing .
Right Tension Strut
- Removing and installing . Refer to TENSION STRUTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Subframe
Bolt
- 90 Nm +45°
- Replace after removing .
  NOTE:
  Tension strut screws to subframe should only be tightened when vehicle is resting on wheels.
Left Tension Strut
- Removing and installing . Refer to TENSION STRUTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING