Installing spring strut

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Fig 1: Identifying Spring Strut, Wheel Spindle Screws, Anti-Roll Bar, Brake Hose, ABS-Line And Nuts

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Install:

the spring strut. Tighten the three nuts by hand
the two screws for the wheel spindle. Tighten to 90 Nm
the anti-roll bar. Tighten to 45 Nm
the brake hose and ABS-line on the bracket
the three nuts. Tighten to 40 Nm.