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Tightening sequence  
     
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. 
    
- 
Tighten bolts -2- and -5- to 110 Nm (81 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 ).-  Tighten bolts -6- to 75 Nm (55 ft lb).
-  Tighten bolts -1- to 23 Nm (17 ft lb).
-  Tighten nuts -3- and -4- to 40 Nm (30 ft lb).
-  Tighten bolts for lower track control link to 80 Nm (59 ft lb) + 1/4-turn 
(90 ). - 
Tighten guide link bolts to 90 Nm (66 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 ).-  Attach coupling link to stabilizer bar using new ribbed nuts and tighten 
to 100 Nm (74 ft lb). 
-  Attach suspension strut to lower track control link.
   Tightening torque: 90 Nm (66 ft lb)
-  Install ABS wheel speed sensor wiring into retainer on brake caliper.
- Install wheels.
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