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Assembly overview - lower suspension link, swivel joint

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Assembly overview - lower suspension link, swivel joint
1 - Wheel bearing housing

Different versions possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”

Removing and installing → Chapter

2 - Nut

Renew after removing

60 N·m

3 - Swivel joint

Removing and installing → Chapter

4 - Nut

Renew after removing

Tighten in unladen position → Chapter.

40 N·m +45°

5 - Lower suspension link

Removing and installing → Chapter

6 - Front bonded rubber bush

Renewing → Chapter.

7 - Bolt

Renew after removing

Tighten in unladen position → Chapter.

70 N·m +180°

8 - Bolt

Renew after removing

70 N·m +180°

9 - Rear bonded rubber bush

Renewing → Chapter.

10 - Nut
11 - Subframe

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