Tighten the screws on the left and right front axle support

• Replace screws (1)  .

  Parts:  screw

• Tighten the screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front axle carrier to body, front
  M12 Replace screws.	Joining torque:  108 Nm Angle of rotation:  45°

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• Replace screws (2)  .

  Parts:  screw

• Tighten down screws (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front axle support to center of body
  M12 Replace screws.	Joining torque:  108 Nm Angle of rotation:  45°

• Replace screws (3)  .

  Parts:  screw

• Tighten down screws (3)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front axle carrier to body, rear
  M14 Replace screws.	Joining torque:  108 Nm Angle of rotation:  45°

  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Replace screws (1)  .

  Parts:  screw

• Tighten the screws (1)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to SECURING THE SPRING STRUT ON THE WISHBONE ON THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to SECURING THE WISHBONE ON THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
• Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: SECURING THE LINE FOR THE VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER AT THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT ON THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
• Refer to TAKING ENGINE OUT OF INSTALLATION ORIENTATION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .