Torque Strut

Torque Strut






NOTE: Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate a component or tool in the associated illustration.

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ Risk of fatal injury due to vehicle slipping off or tilting on the hoist
^ Align vehicle between the pillars of the hoist and position the four support plates at the hoist mounting points specified by the vehicle manufacturer

- Refer to the illustration above and the information below when removing the torque strut (3)
- Remove brake disc and caliper, refer to Brakes and Traction Control
- Mark and note position of eccentric discs (3b) in relation to rear axle carrier (arrow)
- Discard fitted bolt (3e)

INSTALLATION
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Replace self-locking nuts
- The rear axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the nuts.
- Install eccentric discs (3b) with notches towards the back or discs with number and letter towards the front in the direction of travel.
- Eccentric disc displacement 1 mm per notch, or with discs with number and letter corresponding to the number (e.g. mm at 1N).
- Replace fitted bolt(3e)
- Tighten the following components as noted:
- Self-locking nut, torque strut on rear axle carrier: 70 Nm
- Self-locking nut, torque strut on wheel carrier: 70 Nm