Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Assembly Overview

Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Assembly Overview






1 Subframe

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe ] Subframe.

2 Bolt

• 9 Nm

3 Bolt

• 20 Nm

4 Subframe Shield

• Installed depending on the engine version.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe Shield ] Subframe Shield.

5 Bolt

• 20 Nm

6 Subframe Shield

• Installed depending on the engine version.

7 Subframe Shield

• Installed depending on the engine version.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe Shield ] Subframe Shield.

8 Bolt

• 9 Nm

9 Bolt

• 20 Nm

10 Bolt

• 20 Nm

11 Subframe Shield

• Installed depending on the engine version.

12 Bolt

13 Retaining Plate

• For the engine mount.

14 Engine Mount

15 Bolt

16 Square Nut

• Always replace if removed.

17 Bolt

• 115 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe. Refer to => [ Subframe Bolting Procedure ] Subframe.

18 Stud

• Replace if damaged. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

19 Bolt

• 115 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe. Refer to => [ Subframe Bolting Procedure ] Subframe.

20 Bolt

21 Bolt

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

22 Subframe Crossbrace

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe Crossbrace ] Service and Repair.


The suspension components could be damaged.

If the subframe, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.

The vehicle must not be supported on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (e.g. using a floor jack).

23 Shock Absorber Fork

24 Bolt

• 40 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Suspension.

25 Coupling Rod

• There are versions made of aluminum and plastic. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• A mixed installation is not permitted.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coupling Rod ] Coupling Rod.

26 Bolt

• 40 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Suspension.

27 Nut

• 25 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

• Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Suspension.

28 Clamp

29 Rubber Bushing

• When installing the subframe, the rubber bushing opening must face up.

• The stabilizer bar and rubber bushing must be free of grease when installing.

30 Stabilizer Bar

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar ] Stabilizer Bar.

31 Nut

• Always replace if removed.