Securing rear axle

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

  Thrust washer (1) left = arrow L in direction of travel

  Thrust washer (1) right = arrow R in direction of travel

• Replace screw.

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten down screw.

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→ Install thrust arm 

• Replace screws (1) and (2).

  Parts:  screw

• Position thrust arm (3).
• Tighten down screws (1) and (2) hand force.
• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

• Tighten the screws (1).

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