Axle Nut

Front Drive Axle

Note:
^ Vehicle must not contact ground when tightening outer joint of drive axle.

A second technician is required for the next work step:
^ Technician 1: sits in car and operates the foot brake
^ Technician 2: tightens hex bolt for drive axle
Hex bolt M 14: 115 Nm
Hex bolt M 16: 190 Nm
^ Mount wheel.
^ Tighten hex bolt for drive axle. Only tighten when vehicle is standing on its wheels to avoid danger of accidents.
Hex bolt M 14: 115 Nm plus an additional 180° turn.
Hex bolt M 16: 190 Nm plus an additional 180° turn.



Rear Drive Axle

Vehicle must not contact ground when tightening outer joint of drive axle
A second technician is required for the following work step:
^ Technician 1: Sits in vehicle and operates foot brake
^ Technician 2: Tightens the hex bolt for drive axle
Hex bolt M 14: 115 Nm
Hex bolt M 16: 190 Nm

^ Mount wheel.
^ Tighten hex bolt for drive axle. Only tighten when vehicle is standing on its wheels: to avoid risk of accident.
Hex bolt plus additional 180°.