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Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Ball Joint, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Bracket and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview






Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Ball Joint, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Bracket and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview






1 - Nut

65 Nm

Always replace if removed.

2 - Coupling Rod

Linking stabilizer to suspension strut.

3 - Bracket

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Console ] Console.

4 - Mounting Bracket

With bonded rubber bushing.

5 - Bolt

50 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

6 - Bolt

70 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

7 - Bolt

70 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

8 - Left Front Level Control System Sensor (G78) and Right Front Level Control Sensor (G289)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Front Suspension.

9 - Bolt

9 Nm

10 - Diagonal Brace

Only on the Cabriolet.

The contact surfaces must not have any wax on them.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Diagonal Braces ] Front Suspension.

11 - Bolt

90 Nm + 45° turn

Always replace if removed.

12 - Bolt

90 Nm + 45° turn

Always replace if removed.

13 - Transverse Link

There are different transverse links available: made from aluminum, cast steel, welded sheet steel or single sheet steel. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Do not mix transverse links made from different materials on the right and left sides. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Mixing transverse links made from welded sheet steel or single sheet steel on the right and left side is permitted. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Replace with ball joint if damaged.

Transverse link and bracket, manual transmission, removing and installing, refer to => [ Transverse Link with Mounting Bracket, Manual Transmission ] Transverse Link With Mounting Bracket, Manual Transmission.

Left transverse link and bracket, S-Tronnic and automatic transmission, removing and installing, refer to => [ Left Transverse Link with Mounting Bracket, S-Tronic or Automatic Transmission ] Left Transverse Link With Mounting Bracket, S-Tronic or Automatic Transmission.

Transverse link bonded rubber bushing, removing and installing, refer to => [ Transverse Link Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Service and Repair.

14 - Nut

60 Nm

Always replace if removed.

15 - Ball Joint

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Ball Joint ] Service and Repair.

Replace if the transverse is damaged.

16 - Nut

Cast steel transverse link: 60 Nm

Sheet steel transverse link: 100 Nm

Aluminum transverse link: 60 Nm

Always replace if removed.

17 - Nut

9 Nm

18 - Bolt

70 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

There are different versions depending on the market.

Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

19 - Threaded Connection on Steering Gear

50 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

20 - Threaded Connection on Stabilizer Bar

20 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

21 - Bolt

70 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

22 - Retainer Plate

Only on the Cabriolet.

23 - Bolt

100 Nm + 90° turn

Tighten only when the pendulum support is bolted to the transmission.

Always replace if removed.

24 - Lower Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support

Bonded rubber bushing, removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings ] Service and Repair.

25 - Bolt

For manual transmission tightening specifications.

For automatic transmission tightening specifications.

26 - Bolt

For manual transmission tightening specifications.

For automatic transmission tightening specifications.

27 - Bracket on Pendulum Support

No replacement part.

28 - Pendulum Support

Bolt first to transmission, then to subframe.

Various versions.

Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

29 - Retainer Plate

Only on the Cabriolet.

30 - Bolt

6 Nm

31 - Heat Shield

32 - Subframe

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

Various versions.

Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

33 - Upper Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings ] Service and Repair.

34 - Bolt

70 Nm + 180° turn

Always replace if removed.

Tighten only in curb weight position.

35 - Nut

65 Nm

Always replace if removed.

36 - Stabilizer Bar

Various versions.

Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).