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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