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Replacing the Torque Rod






Replacing the torque rod

Removal

Removing the torque rod





Remove
- the screw for the torque rod mounting in the torque control arm and bracket on the engine
- the screws at the suspension turrets
- the torque rod.





Transfer
- the brackets (A) on the left and right-hand sides to the new torque rod. Do not tighten yet.

Installation

Installing the torque rod





Install
- the torque rod
- the screws for the brackets at the suspension turrets. Tighten to 50 Nm.
- the screw and nut for the torque rod mounting in the torque control arm/bracket on the engine. Tighten to 85 Nm.
Tighten the torque rod to the brackets to 85 Nm.