Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview, Through 08.2007

Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview, through 08.2007






1 Subframe

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

2 Connector

3 Engine Mount

4 Cover

5 Bolt

• 20 Nm

6 Bolt

7 Cover

8 Bolt

• 20 Nm

9 Square Nut

• Always replace if removed.

10 Bolt

• 115 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

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

11 Bolt

• 115 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

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

12 Bolt

13 Bolt

• 90 Nm + 135° turn

• Always replace if removed.

14 Subframe Crossbrace

• Removing and installing, coupe, refer to => [ Subframe Crossbrace, Coupe and Sportback ] Subframe Crossbrace, Coupe and Sportback.

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).

15 Shock Absorber Fork

16 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.

17 Coupling Rod

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

18 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.

19 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.

• Replace the stud bolt in the subframe for the stabilizer bar mount if damaged. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

20 Clamp

21 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.

22 Stabilizer Bar

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

23 Nut

• Always replace if removed.