Engine Torque Strut: Service and Repair
Torque armRemoval of right-hand torque arm
1. Place the car on a lift.
2. Raise the car.
3. Remove the torque arm.
Fitting of right-hand torque arm
1. Fit the torque arm. Thread the bolts. Tighten the bolt in the oil sump first.
Tightening torque 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
2. Tighten the bolt securing the torque arm to the subframe.
Tightening torque 70 Nm + 90° (52 ft. lbs. + 90°)
Removal of left-hand torque arm
1. Set the car on a lifting platform. Raise the car.
2. Remove the nuts on the front exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter.
3. Remove the torque arm.
Fitting of left-hand torque arm
1. Fit the torque arm. Thread the bolts. Tighten the bolt in the gearbox bracket first.
Tightening torque 70 Nm + 90° (52 ft. lbs. + 90°)
2. Tighten the bolt securing the torque arm to the subframe.
Tightening torque 70 Nm + 90° (52 ft. lbs. + 90°)
3. Fit the nuts to the front exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter with a new gasket. Lower the car.
Tightening torque 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
