Subframe and Rear Final Drive Assembly Overview

R32 Components, All Wheel Drive, Aluminum Subframe

Subframe and Rear Final Drive Assembly Overview

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1 Subframe

• Only steel subframes are available as a replacement part.

• If an aluminum subframe must be replaced, then a new brake line must be installed.

2 Nut

• Always replace after removal

• 50 Nm plus an additional 180° turn

3 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Replace, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings ] R32 Components, All Wheel Drive, Aluminum Subframe

4 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Replace, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings ] R32 Components, All Wheel Drive, Aluminum Subframe

5 Crossmember

6 Bolt

7 Final Drive

8 Bolt

• 60 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

• M12 x 1.5 x 85

9 Washer

10 Bracket

11 Bolt

• 60 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

• M12 x 1.5 x 85