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Front Steering Knuckle


Tightening Specifications
Strut To Wheel Carrier:
Upper Bolt (camber Adjuster) 120 Nm (88 ft lb)
Lower Bolt 200 Nm (147 ft lb)
Lock Nut For Height Adjustment:
Not To Spring Strut (Carrera RS Only) 50 Nm
Spring Strut Mount To Body 33 Nm (24 ft lb)
Spring Strut Mount
Inner Section To Outer Section (Carrera IRS Only) 64 Nm
Cap Of Spring Strut Mount (Carrera RS Only) 180 Nm (2)
Strut Support Mount To Piston Rod 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
Brake Protection Plate To Wheel Carrier 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
Brake Caliper To Wheel Carrier 85 Nm (63 ft lb) (1)
RPM Sensor To Wheel Carrier 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
Retaining Plate For Wheel Bearings To Wheel Carrier 37 Nm (27 ft lb)
Wheel Hub To Wheel Carrier 460 Nm (339 ft lb)


(1) Replace bolts (only on front axle) whenever the screw connection has been undone.
(2) Do not unscrew while vehicle is standing on it's wheels. Use cap for dismantling.