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Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair


Lower cross member, removing and installing

From m.y. 1998 various subframes (refer to parts supplier) are equipped with a lower cross member.





1. Bolts M10 x 22
Tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) +1/4-turn (90°)
2. Cross member
3. Nuts