Subframes, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview
Subframes, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview
1 Clamp
• Replaced together with the rubber bushing and stabilizer bar
• The rubber bushing and clamp must not be separated from the stabilizer bar.
2 Bolt
• 25 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Tighten evenly
3 Bolt
• 40 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
4 Bolt
• 40 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
5 Coupling Rod
• The coupling rod must be removed together with the stabilizer bar.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coupling Rod with Stabilizer Bar ] Coupling Rod With Stabilizer Bar
6 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
7 Stabilizer Bar
• Stabilizer must be removed together with coupling rod.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coupling Rod with Stabilizer Bar ] Coupling Rod With Stabilizer Bar
• The rubber bushing and clamp must not be separated from the stabilizer bar.
8 Bolt
• 70 Nm + 180° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
9 Bracket
10 Bolt
• 5 Nm
11 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
12 Upper Transverse Link
13 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.
14 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76)
• Only sensors of the same version may be installed.
• Complete with components
• The sensor lever must point toward outside
• Replace in vehicle, refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Rear Suspension
• After loosening, check basic setting of headlamp adjustment.
• If the vehicle level sensor was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed, refer to => [ Programming Control Position using ] Testing and Inspection. Vehicle diagnostic tester
• If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module (J759) must be re-calibrated, refer to => [ Calibration Procedure ] Calibration Procedure.
15 Bolt
• 9 Nm
16 Bolt
• 70 Nm + 180° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
17 Lower Transverse Link
18 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
19 Bolt
• 70 Nm + 180° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
20 Tie Rod
• There are versions made of aluminum and steel. For allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog
• A mixed installation is not permitted
21 Eccentric Bolt
22 Nut
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
23 Eccentric Washer
24 Left Support
25 Bolt
• 55 Nm
26 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.
27 Clip
• Not installed on all vehicles.
28 Left Stone Chip Protection
• Not installed on all vehicles.
29 Center Stone Chip Protection
• Not installed on all vehicles.
30 Right Stone Chip Protection
• Not installed on all vehicles.
31 Bolt
32 Rear Final Drive
33 Differential Crossmember
• Not installed on vehicles with the Sport differential
34 Bolt
35 Right Support
36 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the subframe mounting
• Depending on the model there are different versions, either a conventional and a hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is installed. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog
• Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
• Replace, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing
• Always replace on both sides.
37 Spacer
• Installed on the allroad
• Note the installation position: The ribbed side faces the body
38 Subframe
• Subframe with attachments, removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Subframe With Attachments
39 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the rear final drive mount
• Replace, refer to => [ Front Rubber Bonded Bushing for Rear Final Drive ] Front Rubber Bonded Bushing For Rear Final Drive
40 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, rear
• For the rear final drive mount
• Replace, refer to => [ Rear Rubber Bonded Bushing for Rear Final Drive ] Rear Rubber Bonded Bushing For Rear Final Drive
41 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Rear
• For the subframe mounting
• Depending on the model there are different versions, either a conventional and a hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is installed. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog
• Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
• Replace, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing
• Always replace on both sides.
42 Spacer
• Installed on the allroad
• Note the installation position: The ribbed side faces the body
43 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Rear
• For the rear final drive mount
• Replace, refer to => [ Rear Rubber Bonded Bushing for Rear Final Drive ] Rear Rubber Bonded Bushing For Rear Final Drive
44 Bolt
Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
• - A - conventional bonded rubber bushing
• - B - hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
• - A - conventional bonded rubber bushing
• - B - hydraulic bonded rubber bushing