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Installing  
     
CAUTION! 
     
The bonded rubber bushings can only be 
turned to a limited extent. The bolted 
connections on the suspension links should 
therefore only be tightened when the vehicle 
is standing on the ground. 
     
All nuts and bolts must be replaced 
      When installing pay particular attention to the 
following points:  
    
Notes:  -  Tighten nut at ball joint to 100 Nm (74 ft lb).
Remove any residue from the ball joint threads.Use only the inner holes (arrow above).Press the guide link inward when tightening.
-  Install new bolt -1- and new nut.
  
Tightening torque: 90 Nm (66 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 )
- Tighten bolts -3-   page 40
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Ribbed bolt tightening torque: 75 Nm (55 ft lb)
 Non-ribbed bolt tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
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