Axle Beam, Subframe and Crossbrace Overview

Axle Beam, Subframe and Crossbrace Overview

• Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of the suspension is not permitted.

• Always replace self-locking nuts.

• Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

• Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Therefore, the threaded connections of the components with bonded rubber bushings should only be tightened when the wheel bearing housing is lifted (curb weight position). Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.






1 Subframe

2 Backing Plate

3 Nut

• 70 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

4 Bolt

• Follow the tightening sequence:

• 1. 90 Nm + 90° turn

• 2. Loosen one full turn (360°).

• 3. 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

5 Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Ejecting and pressing in, refer to => [ Crossbrace Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Service and Repair.

6 Crossbrace

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Crossbrace ] Crossbrace.

• Servicing, refer to => [ Crossbrace Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Service and Repair.

7 Bolt

• Always replace if removed.

8 Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Axle Beam Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Axle Beam Bonded Rubber Bushing.

9 Nut

• 70 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

10 Bolt

• 50 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

11 Mounting Bracket

12 Bolt

• Always replace if removed.

13 Cover

14 Bolt

• Always replace if removed.

15 Axle Beam

• Assembly surface and threaded hole for stub axle free of paint and dirt.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Axle Beam ] Axle Beam.