Strut Tower Brace: Service and Repair

51 71 482 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Trailing Link (On Rear Axle) (From 03/2007)







IMPORTANT:
- Observe safety information for raising the vehicle
- Driving without the trailing link is not permitted.







Left tension strut:
Release bolts (1, 3, 4, 5) and remove left trailing link (2).

Installation note:
Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.

- Screw (1) M12x35
Tightening torque 51 71 21AZ.

- Screw (3) M12x50
Tightening torque 51 71 22AZ.

- Screw (4) M10x25
Tightening torque 51 71 23AZ.

- Screw (5) M10x25
Tightening torque 51 71 20AZ.







Right tension strut:

NOTE: Remove left trailing link.

Release screws (1, 3) and remove right trailing link (2).

Installation note:
Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.

- Screw (1) M12x35
Tightening torque 51 71 21AZ.

- Screw (3) M10x25
Tightening torque 51 71 20AZ.