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Tension Strut Assembly Overview






Tension Strut Assembly Overview


Left and right tension strut contact surfaces must be free of wax.

Screws should only be tightened when vehicle is resting on wheels.






1 Left tension strut

2 Right tension strut

3 Bolt

Quantity: 1 per tension strut

Tightening specification: 90 Nm + 1/8 (45°) additional turn

Always replace bolts after removing them.

4 Bolt

Quantity: 2 per tension strut

Tightening specification: 40 Nm + 1/8 (45°) additional turn

Always replace bolts after removing them.