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yves

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What is that for ?
« on: September 28, 2019, 20:58:45 »
I have inspected Under the car and discovered a screw which was loosened around the axle ? I Don't know what is the utility of that screw? It was loosened because of a  crushed thread .
Does someone can explain what is this screw made for and how it can be crushed ?
Is it a screw for an special adjustment ?
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Re: What is that for ?
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2019, 23:15:47 »
Both the 19mm and 17mm head bolt should be fully tight. They are not an adjustment. They secure the rubber mountings and diagonal strut to the differential.
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Re: What is that for ?
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2019, 06:29:17 »
Ok Thank's JA17
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