40-2
 
  
1 - 
Bolt 
75 Nm (55 ft lb)
2 - 
Washer 
3 - 
Bolt Always replace
  Note different lengths:With steel mounting bracket: M10 x 60With aluminum mounting bracket: M10 x 62
4 - 
Upper link, rear Note different versions: with and without 
buffer stop   Figs. 1
 and   2
 
Replacing bushing   page 40
-75
5 - 
Bolt 
7 Nm (62 in. lb)Tighten until firm contact is made
6 - 
Bolt 
7 - 
Self-locking nut Always replace50 Nm (37 ft lb)
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40-8
 
  
39 - 
12-point socket-head bolt M10 x 20 
80 Nm (59 ft lb)For vehicles with triple-rotor joint
40 - 
Bolt Always replace
  Note different lengths:With steel mounting bracket: M10 x 60With aluminum mounting bracket: M10 x 62
41 - 
Mounting bracket Removing and installing   page 40
-68
Aluminum bracket m.y. 1998 Note changes to wheel alignment   pages 44
-15
 and   Page 44
-16
 
Do not mix steel and aluminum brackets
42 - 
Self-locking nut Always replace50 Nm (37 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 )
43 - 
Self-locking flanged nut 
Always replace20 Nm (15 ft lb)
Pa
ge 11 of 14 Front axle com
ponents, locations
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