Overview - SUBFRAME And Stone Deflector

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NOTE:

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 have a limited range of motion. 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 RAISING THE REAR AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

Fig 1: Subframe And Stone Impact Protection Assembly Overview

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Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90°
- Always replace if removed
- Quantity: 2
Rear Final Drive
Nut
- Always replace if removed
- Quantity: 2
Subframe
- Securing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Repair, bonded rubber mount in the forward direction of travel. Refer to SUBFRAME, REPAIRING, BONDED RUBBER MOUNT IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION OF TRAVEL .
- Repair, bonded rubber mount in the backward direction of travel. Refer to SUBFRAME, REPAIRING, BONDED RUBBER MOUNT IN THE BACKWARD DIRECTION OF TRAVEL .
Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Removal and installation in the forward direction of travel. Refer to SUBFRAME, REPAIRING, BONDED RUBBER MOUNT IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION OF TRAVEL .
- Removal and installation in the backward direction of travel. Refer to SUBFRAME, REPAIRING, BONDED RUBBER MOUNT IN THE BACKWARD DIRECTION OF TRAVEL .
Bolt
- 1 Nm
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
Bolt
- 120 Nm +180°
- Always replace if removed
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
Stone Chip Protection
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
Bolt
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
Stone Chip Protection
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
Expanding Rivet
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
Stone Chip Protection
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
Expanding Rivet
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
Nut
- 90 Nm + 90°
- Always replace if removed
Bolt
- Always replace if removed