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General

31 00 Front Axle in general
For rubber mount screw connection, it is absolutley essential to comply in addition to the tightening torque with the additional requirement-tighten " in normal position" or "in empty weight position"-

Car loaded down to normal position:
Vehicle with complete equipment for normal operation with:
2X68 kg on the front seats (seats in center setting)
1X68 kg on the back seat (center)
1X21 kg in luggage compartment (center) with full fuel tank.

Empty weight position (wheels not deflected):
Vehicle with complete equipment for normal driving operation and full fuel tank.