Slide swinging arm over drive shaft as far as possible until rubber gaiter connects on housing neck.
Install fixed-bearing stud bolt (1) with Loctite.
Install floating-bearing stud bolt (2) with Loctite.
Tighten fixed bearing stud bolt.
Tighten floating bearing stud bolt.
Firmly tighten locknut.
Secure spring strut.
Caution! The universal joints for universal shaft and rear wheel drive must be installed in the same position.
Caution! When tightening threaded fasteners coated with Loctite 2701, always apply final torque without delay. Allow at least 3 hours for the Loctite to cure.
Tightening torque:
- Fixed-bearing stud bolt (clean thread + Loctite 2701) — 160 Nm
- Floating-bearing stud bolt (clean thread + Loctite 2701) — 7 Nm
- Locknut — 160 Nm
- Spring strut to swinging arm (clean thread + Loctite 243) — 58 Nm
- Spring strut to rear frame — 50 Nm