Subframe: Adjustments

Centring Tool, Engine and Subframe

Fitting Removal And Fitting Tools, Subframe






1. Fit the tool on the trolley lift as illustrated.
Pay attention to the location of the columns and the locating pins.






2. Position the tool under the vehicle subframe as illustrated.

Fitting Centring Tool, Subframe - Engine






1. Petrol B207: Install 83 96 152 Kit, centring tool engine on 83 96 145 Centring tool, subframe - engine with 83 96 368 Supplement kit for centring fixture. Pay attention to bolt location.
The distance from the washer to the slot in the threads is different on the two short sleeves. Fit only sleeve A as illustrated.
Use Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 270 on the sleeve.






CV: In order to fit 83 96 145 Centring tool, subframe - engine to the subframe, a recess must be made in one of the fixture legs as illustrated.

Adjustment (after the subframe has been fitted to the body)






1. Fine-tune the position of the power train using the adjuster screws.
The left and right engine brackets should make the same amount of contact with each engine pad.

Important: Engine mountings should not lie against the engine brackets.

2. Tighten the screws to the specified tightening torque.