PRE-RELEASE
Torque arm rear, A20NFT/LHU, 4WD
| Torque arm rear, A20NFT/LHU, 4WD |
| To remove |
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Remove the upper mountings for the bumper shell.
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| 2. |
Hang two
83 95 212 Straps
in place above the radiator member and radiator so that they can be accessed from below.
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Raise the car.
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Remove the lower front cover (A).
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Tension the radiator using the straps.
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Remove the radiator brackets (B) from the subframe.
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Remove
Propeller shaft
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Remove the engine's front and rear torque arms (A) from the subframe.
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Cars with xenon lights:
Remove the level sensor (A) on the left suspension arm. And the wiring harness clip.
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Remove the steering gear from the subframe (A). Deal with the nuts and washers. Leave the steering gear hanging.
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Release the clamps (A) holding the power steering pipe to the subframe.
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Place below
83 95 311 Trolley lift
with
83 94 801 Parent fixture
and
83 96 137 Centring tool, subframe - body
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Detach the front part (A) of the wing liner and bend away.
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Remove the subframe screws (B) on both sides. Remove the stays (C) from the body.
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Remove the screws (D) which hold the rear torque arm to the subframe.
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Slightly lower the subframe.
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Remove the rear torque arm (A).
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| To fit |
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Fit the rear torque arm, loosely tighten the screw (A).
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Lift the subframe into position and align
83 96 137 Centring tool, subframe - body
with the guide holes in the body.
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Fit the screws (D) which hold the rear torque arm to the subframe.
Tightening torque: M10 65 Nm (48 lbf ft) M12 120 Nm (88 lbf ft)
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Lift the subframe so that the inner part of the bushings are pressed against the body. Fit the front subframe screws (B) on both sides.
Tightening torque: 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°)
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Fit the front subframe screws (B) on both sides.
Tightening torque: 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°) |
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Fit the stays and the rear subframe screws (B) on both sides. Mount the stays' rear screws (C) before tightening the subframe screws.
Tightening torque: 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°) |
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Lower and remove the trolley lift.
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Tighten the rear stay screws (C).
Tightening torque: 90 Nm +45° (66 lbf ft +45°) |
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Fit the front section (A) of the wing liners.
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| 10. |
Fit the power steering pipe to the subframe locating clip (A).
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Fit the steering gear to the subframe (A).
Tightening torque: 50 Nm +60° (37 lbf ft +60°)
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Cars with xenon lights:
Fit the level sensor (A) on the left suspension arm.
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Fit the engine's front torque arm (A) to the subframe.
Tightening torque 60 Nm +90° (44 lbf ft +90°). 
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Tighten the rear torque arm (A) to the torque arm bracket.
Tightening torque 60 Nm +90° (44 lbf ft +90°). 
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| 15. |
Set up
83 96 145 Centring fixture, subframe - engine
and check that the engine is correctly positioned in relation to the subframe. Remove the centring tool.
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Fit
Propeller shaft
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Fit the radiator brackets (B) to the subframe.
Tightening torque 47 Nm (35 lbf ft)
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Remove the straps.
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Fit the lower front cover (A).
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| 20. |
Lower the car.
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| 21. |
Fit the upper mountings for the bumper shell.
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| 22. |
Check the steering wheel position when driving in a straight line on a flat road. Adjust as required.
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