Overview - SUBFRAME
CAUTION:
There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.
- The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
- Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.
- Subframe
- Securing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .
- Lowering. Refer to SUBFRAME, LOWERING .
- Removing and Installing, without Steering Gear. Refer to SUBFRAME WITHOUT STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Removing and Installing, with Steering Gear. Refer to SUBFRAME WITH STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Always replace if removed
- Upper Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
- Replacing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SERVICING .
- Nut
- 65 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Counterhold at socket head of the joint pin when tightening
- Stabilizer Bar
- Removing and Installing. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Nut
- 65 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Counterhold at socket head of the joint pin when tightening
- Coupling Rod
- Removing and Installing. Refer to COUPLING ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Always replace if removed
- Bolts
- 20 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Lower Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
- Replacing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SERVICING .