Front Cross-Member: Specifications

2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)SECTION Specifications






Notes:
^ If it should be necessary to move a vehicle whose drive axle has been removed, then before doing so install an outer joint in place of the drive axle and tighten it with 50 Nm, or else wheel bearing will be damaged.
^ Specified values for wheel alignment, refer to Alignment, Specifications.
^ Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of the front suspension is not permitted.
^ Always replace self locking nuts.
^ Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

1 - Hexnut, tighten to 160 Nm

3 - Hexnut, tighten to 25 Nm

7 - Hexnut, tighten to 100 Nm

11 - Hex bolt, 100 Nm

12 - Cylinder bolt
^ 80 Nm +90° (1/4 turn)
^ Always replace after disassembly

14 - Hex bolt 200 Nm
^ Always replace after disassembly

17- Hex bolt, 55 Nm

26 - Hex bolt, 160 Nm
^ M14 x 1.5 x 30

27 - Hexnut, tighten to 130 Nm

30 - Hex bolt, 100 Nm
^ M 12 x 1.5 x 32

31 - Hex bolt, 160 Nm
^ M 14 x 1.5 x40
RENDER: 1.0x

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