Rear Subframe: Service and Repair
Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Assembly Overview
1 Bolt
• 70 Nm + 180° 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 ] Rear Suspension.
2 Securing Clip
3 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76)
• The only sensors that may be installed must be the same type.
• Complete with components.
• The sensor lever points toward the outside
• Replace in vehicle. Refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Rear Suspension.
• Check the basic setting for the headlamp adjustment after loosening.
• The control position must be "retaught" if the vehicle level sensor has been removed or installed, or if the linkage rod has loosened, in vehicles equipped with electronic damping. Refer to => [ Control Position, Programming using VAS 5051B ] Testing and Inspection.
• The directional stabilization assistance control module (J759) must be re-calibrated if the control position has been "retaught" in vehicles equipped with lane assist. Refer to => [ Lane Assist Calibration Procedure ] Lane Assist Calibration Procedure.
4 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 ] Rear Suspension.
5 Washer
6 Nut
7 Stabilizer Bar
• Stabilizer must be removed together with coupling rod.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar Coupling Rod ] Stabilizer Bar Coupling Rod.
• The rubber bushing and clamp must not be separated from the stabilizer bar.
8 Rubber Bushing
• Replaced together with the stabilizer bar => [ (Item 7) Stabilizer Bar ] and the clamp => [ (Item 9) Clamp ].
• The rubber bushing and clamp must not be separated from the stabilizer bar.
9 Clamp
• The rubber bushing and clamp must not be separated from the stabilizer bar.
10 Bolt
• 25 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Tighten evenly.
11 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 ] Rear Suspension.
12 Coupling Rod
• The coupling rod must be removed together with the stabilizer bar.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar Coupling Rod ] Stabilizer Bar Coupling Rod.
13 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
14 Upper Transverse Link
15 Bolt
• Installed on AWD vehicles.
16 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the rear final drive mount.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing for Rear Final Drive ] Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing For Rear Final Drive.
17 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the rear final drive mount.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Front Bonded Rubber Bushing for Rear Final Drive ] Front Bonded Rubber Bushing For Rear Final Drive.
18 Rear Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the subframe mounting.
• Depending on the model, there are different versions. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
• Oil on the bearing is a sign of wear.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Service and Repair.
• Always replace on both sides.
19 Subframe
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Service and Repair.
20 Bolt
• 115 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• The bolts must not be loosened or tightened when the springs are installed. Release the coil springs using the spring tensioner before loosening or tightening.
21 Bolt
• 70 Nm + 180° 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 ] Rear Suspension.
22 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
23 Lower Transverse Link
24 Bolt
• 70 Nm + 180° 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 ] Rear Suspension.
25 Nut
• 95 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 ] Rear Suspension.
26 Eccentric Washer
27 Tie Rod
• Note the installation position.
• There are versions made of aluminum and steel. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
• A mixed installation is not permitted.
28 Eccentric Bolt
29 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the subframe mounting.
• Different versions. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
• Two different versions were installed during production, a conventional bonded rubber bushing and a hydraulic bonded rubber bushing.
• Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Service and Repair.
• Always replace on both sides.
30 Bolt
• Installed on AWD vehicles.
31 Clip
• Not installed on all vehicles.
32 Left Stone Deflector
• Not installed on all vehicles.
33 Rear Final Drive
• Installed on AWD vehicles.
34 Differential Crossmember
• Installed on AWD vehicles.
• Not installed on vehicles with the Sport differential.
35 Bolt
• Installed on AWD vehicles
36 Center Stone Deflector
• Not installed on all vehicles.
37 Right Stone Deflector
• Not installed on all vehicles.
38 Bolt
• 9 Nm
39 Bolt
• 5 Nm
Bonded Rubber Bushing
• - A - Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing.
• - B - Conventional bonded rubber bushing.