Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Stone Deflector Assembly Overview
Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Stone Deflector Assembly Overview
• Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of suspension is not permitted.
• Always replace self-locking nuts.
• Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.
• If components with bonded rubber bushings were replaced or bolts/nuts on these components were loosened, corresponding wheel suspension must be lifted into curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Bringing to Curb Weight Position ] Procedures.
- Arrow A - direction of travel
1 Final Drive
2 Nut
• Self-locking
• M12 x 1.5
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace after removal.
3 Stone Protection Plate
4 Expanding Rivet
5 Subframe
• Locating, refer to => [ Subframe, Securing ] Description and Operation.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe ] Service and Repair.
• Servicing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Service and Repair.
6 Nut
• Self-locking
• M12 x 1.5
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace after removal.
7 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 90
• Always replace after removal.
8 Bolt
• M12 x 1.5 x 90
• Always replace after removal.
9 Stabilizer Bar
10 Separable Stabilizer Bar
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Separable Stabilizer Bar ] Rear Suspension.
• Assembly overview, refer to => [ Separable Stabilizer Bar Assembly Overview ] Separable Stabilizer Bar Assembly Overview.
• Bleeding, refer to => [ Separable Stabilizer Bar, Bleeding ] Separable Stabilizer Bar, Bleeding.
11 Coupling Rod
• Right
12 Nut
• Self-locking
• M12 x 1.5
• 100 Nm
• Always replace after removal.
13 Stabilizer Bar Mount
• When installing, larger outer diameter must face vehicle center.
14 Stabilizer Bar Mount
• When installing, larger outer diameter must face vehicle center.
15 Bolt
• M10 x 25
• 40 Nm
16 Clamp
17 Coupling Rod
• Left
18 Cable Tie
19 Bracket
20 Nut
21 Bolt
22 Expanding Rivet
23 Bolt
• M14 x 1.5 x 135
• 120 Nm + 180° turn
24 Stone Protection Plate
25 Stone Protection Plate
26 Bolt
• M4 x 25