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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.