Subframe, Crossbrace, Diagonal Brace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Overview, From 09.2007
Subframe, Crossbrace, Diagonal Brace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Overview, from 09.2007
1 Subframe
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe ] Subframe.
2 Bolt
• 9 Nm
3 Subframe Shield
• Installed depending on the engine version.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe Heatshield ] Subframe Heatshield.
4 Bolt
• 20 Nm
5 Bolt
• 20 Nm
6 Cover
• Installed depending on the engine version.
7 Subframe Shield
• Installed depending on the engine version.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe Heatshield ] Subframe Heatshield.
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.
• There are no square nuts on the front if the vehicle has electromechanical power steering.
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 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 + 135° turn
• Always replace if removed.
22 Diagonal Brace
• Only on the Cabriolet.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Diagonal Brace, Cabriolet ] Diagonal Brace, Cabriolet.
• The stamped edge on the diagonal brace near the bolt holes must be on the bolt head side.
• - arrow - on connecting link points in driving direction
23 Bolt
• Pre-tightening specification: 5 Nm
• Final tightening specification: 50 Nm + 90° turn
• Follow tightening sequence. Refer to => [ Installed Position and Tightening Sequence ] Diagonal Brace, Cabriolet.
• Always replace if removed.
24 Bolt
• On vehicles with hydraulic power steering 90 Nm + 135° turn
• On vehicles with electromechanical power steering 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
25 Bolt
• 20 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
26 End Plate
• Only on the Cabriolet.
27 Bolt
• 24 Nm
• Only on the Cabriolet.
28 Subframe Crossbrace
• Removing and installing, Coupe/Sportback, refer to => [ Subframe Crossbrace, Coupe and Sportback ] Subframe Crossbrace, Coupe and Sportback.
• Removing and installing, Cabriolet, refer to => [ Subframe Crossbrace, Cabriolet ] Subframe Crossbrace, Cabriolet.
• The crossbrace on the Cabriolet is shown in the illustration. The crossbrace on the Coupe/Sportback is slightly different => [ (Item 14) Subframe Crossbrace ] Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview, Through 08.2007.
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).
29 Shock Absorber Fork
30 Bolt
• 40 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Suspension.
31 Coupling Rod
• There are versions made of aluminum and plastic. For allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
• A mixed installation is not permitted.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coupling Rod ] Coupling Rod.
32 Bolt
• 40 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Suspension.
33 Nut
• 25 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Suspension.
34 Clamp
35 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.
36 Stabilizer Bar
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar ] Stabilizer Bar.
37 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
38 Bolt
• 9 Nm
• Installed on vehicles with => [ (Item 3) Subframe Shield ].
39 Bracket
• Installed on vehicles with => [ (Item 3) Subframe Shield ].
40 Bolt
• 20 Nm
• Installed on vehicles with electromechanical steering, but not on the Cabriolet
41 Protective Plate
• Installed on vehicles with electromechanical steering, but not on the Cabriolet