Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Assembly Overview, FWD
Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Assembly Overview, FWD
1 Upper Transverse Link
2 Stabilizer Bar
• Stabilizer must be removed together with coupling rod.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar ] .
Replacing bearings for anti-sway bar, refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar Mount ] .
3 Clamp
4 Washer
5 Nut
• 65 Nm
6 Bolt
7 Bolt
• 25 Nm
8 Bolt
• 65 Nm
9 Coupling Rod
• The coupling rod must be removed together with the stabilizer bar.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar ] .
10 Bolt
• 115 Nm + 90 turn
• Always replace if removed.
• The hex head screws may not be loosened when the springs are still installed.
• Tighten in a diagonal sequence using the bolt => [ (Item 16) Bolt ].
• The threads in the body can be repaired using thread inserts made of wire according to DIN 8140 (Helicoil). Thread insert must be same length as thread in body.
11 Bolt
• 85 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
12 Tie Rod
13 Stone Protection Plate
14 Trapezoidal Control Arm
15 Bolt
• 55 Nm
16 Bolt
• 115 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• The bolts may not be loosened when the springs are still installed.
• Tighten in a diagonal sequence using the bolt => [ (Item 10) Bolt ].
• The threads in the body can be repaired using thread inserts made of wire according to DIN 8140 (Helicoil). Thread insert must be same length as thread in body.
17 Support
18 Nut
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
19 Shim
20 Subframe
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] .
21 Eccentric Bolt
22 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
• Hydraulic support.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing.
• Note installed position, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing.
23 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
• Hydraulic support.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing.
• Note installed position, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing.
24 Bolt
• 10 Nm
25 Bolt
• 5 Nm
26 Bolt
• 85 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
27 Securing Clip
28 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor
• Complete with components.
• Sensor lever must point toward outside.
• Replace in vehicle. Refer to => [ Rear Vehicle Level Sensor ] Rear Vehicle Level Sensor.
• After loosening, check basic setting of headlamp adjustment.
• After loosening, control position must be adapted anew in vehicles with air spring suspension. Refer to => [ Self-Leveling Suspension Control Position, Programming ] Self-Leveling Suspension Control Position, Programming.