Suspension, Wheels,
Brakes, Steering
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Wheel Bearing Housing – Tightening Torques
Threaded connection Thread Nm
To lower transverse link M12 x 1.5 x 75 90 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
To upper transverse link M14 x 1.5 x 95 130 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
To tie rod M14 x 1.5 x 95 130 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
To wheel hub with wheel bearing M16 x 1.5 x 70 180 plus an
additional 180°
(½ turn)
To speed sensor M6 x 16 8
To shielding plate M6 x 12 10
Trailing Link – Tightening Torques
Threaded connection Thread Nm
To wheel bearing housing M12 x 25 90 plus an
additional 45°
(
1
⁄
8
turn)
To mounting bracket M12 x 1.5 x 80 90 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Mounting bracket to body M10 x 35 50 plus an
additional 45°
(
1
⁄
8
turn)
Shock Absorbers – Tightening Torques
Threaded connection Thread Nm
To wheel bearing housing M14 x 1.5 x 70 180
To shock absorber mount M10 x 1.0 25
To body M10 x 35 50 plus an
additional 45°
(
1
⁄
8
turn)
Stabilizer Bar – Tightening Torques
Threaded connection Thread Nm
To subframe M8 x 35 20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
To coupling rod M10 40
Coupling rod to wheel bearing housing M10 40