Coil Spring Suspension Strut, Upper Control Arm, Mounting Bracket, And Level Control System Sensor Overview

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Suspension Strut, Upper Control Arm, Mounting Bracket And Level Control System Sensor Overview

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1. Bolt
   • 50 Nm + 90°
   • Always replace if removed.
2. Bracket
   • Removing and Installing, refer to MOUNTING BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
3. Bracket
4. Self-Locking Nut
   • 50 Nm + 90°
   • Always replace if removed.
5. Bolt
   • 5 Nm
6. Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- /Right Front Level Control Sensor -G289-
   • Removing and Installing, refer to Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- AND Right Front Level Control Sensor -G289-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
7. Self-Locking Nut
   • 85 Nm
   • Always replace if removed.
8. Drive Axle
9. Locking Plate
10. Bolt
    • M10: 50 Nm + 90°
    • M12: 90 Nm + 90°
    • Always replace if removed.
11. Tie Rod
    • Conical pin must be free of grease and oil.
    • If necessary, clean using dry rag, do not use cleaning agents.
12. Self-Locking Nut
    • 90 Nm
    • Always replace if removed.
13. Wheel Bearing Housing
    • Conical bores must be free of grease and oil.
    • If necessary, clean using dry rag, do not use cleaning agents.
14. Self-Locking Nut
    • 500 Nm
    • Always replace if removed.
    • Before assembling, coat contact surface with Assembly Paste.
15. Bolt
16. Self-Locking Nut
    • 110 Nm
    • Always replace if removed.
17. Stabilizer Bar
18. Coupling Rod
19. Bolt
20. Self-Locking Nut
    • 150 Nm + 90°
    • Always replace if removed.
21. Lower Control Arm
    • Conical pin must be free of grease and oil.
    • If necessary, clean using dry rag, do not use cleaning agents.
22. Bolt
    • Always replace if removed.
23. Self-Locking Nut
    • 110 Nm
    • Always replace if removed.
24. Self-Locking Nut
    • 30 Nm
    • Always replace if removed.
25. Suspension Strut
    • Removing and Installing, refer to COIL SPRING SUSPENSION STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • When removing, leave mounting bracket on vehicle.
26. Self-Locking Nut
    • 7 Nm
27. Upper Control Arm
    • Removing and Installing, refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • Conical pin must be free of grease and oil.
    • If necessary, clean using dry rag, do not use cleaning agents.
28. Bolt
    • Always replace if removed.
29. Bolt
    • Always replace if removed.
30. Self-Locking Nut
    • 50 Nm + 90°
    • Always replace if removed.