Part II, Subframe - all wheel drive
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1 - Subframe
- Removing and installing → Subframe, removing and installing
- Subframe bushings, replacing → Subframe bushings, replacing
- Rear differential bushing, replacing → Rear differential bushing, replacing
2 - Combi-bolt, 55 Nm
3 - Washer
4 - Hex nut
5 - Plastic insert
- Part of purchased bushing assembly
6 - Washer
- Always replace
7 - Combi-bolt
- Always replace
- Tighten to 110 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
- Threads in body can be repaired according to DIN 8140 using wire thread inserts (Heli-Coil). Thread insert must be same length as thread in body.
8 - Washer
- Front only
- Corrugation face toward body
- Only installed with hydraulic mounting 8E0 505 145 AQ
- Discontinued from KW 48/00 with introduction of new hydraulic bushing
9 - Front transmission support
10 - Combi-bolt, 40 Nm
11 - Cover
12 - Combi-bolt, 25 Nm
13 - Rear final drive
14 - Rear crossmember
15 - Combi-bolt, 40 Nm
16 - Hex nut, 40 Nm
17 - Washer
18 - Combi-bolt