Securing rear axle

• Position thrust washer (1)  on rear rubber mount of the rear axle support.

  Left thrust washer (1)  = arrow L in direction of travel

  Right thrust washer (1)  = arrow R in direction of travel

• Replace screw.

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten down screw.
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear axle carrier to body
  M14 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	185 Nm

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  Install compression strut 

• Replace screws (1)  and (2)  .

  Parts:  Bolts

• Position compression strut (3)  .
• Tighten down screws (1)  and (2)  by hand.
• Tighten down screw (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear axle carrier to body
  M14 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	185 Nm

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• Tighten the screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Compression strut on body
  M10 Replace screws.	Jointing torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	45°

Follow-up Work 

• If installed: fasten CABLE .
• If installed: connect the CABLE .
• Secure right and left CABLES .
• Connect the rear ride height sensor CONNECTOR .
• Secure the rear axle differential PROPELLER SHAFT .
• Install the rear HEAT SHIELD .
• If installed: install the torsion struts MOUNTING BLOCK .
• Install EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Install the left and right camber control arm COVER .
• Install tank COVER .
• Install the left and right rear WHEEL .