Install the tension strut

• Replace clip nut (1).

  Parts:  Clip nut

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• Position the tension strut (1) on the front subframe.

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• Position tension strut on swivel bearing.
• Replace nut (1).

  Parts:  Nut

• Tighten nut (1).
  NOTE: Counter-hold at the Torx socket.
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension strut to swivel bearing
  M16 Replace nut.	Joining torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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  NOTE: Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
• Replace the screw (1) with the crash lever (2).

  Parts:  Crash lever

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• Position the crash lever (2) with the screw (1).
• Tighten down the screw (1) in NORMAL POSITION .

Follow-up work 

• Refer to MOUNTING THE EXTERNAL RADIATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to FASTENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .