Overview - SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod And SUBFRAME Shield

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Fig 1: Overview Of Bframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod And Subframe Shield

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Subframe
- Removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Subframe Shield
- Installed depending on the engine versions
- Removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Subframe Shield
- Installed depending on the engine versions
Subframe Shield
- Installed depending on the engine versions
- Removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Subframe Shield
- Installed depending on the engine versions
Bolt
- Tightening specification: for CALB, CHJA, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, CTUC, CTUD and CPNB
- 20 Nm
Retaining Plate
- For the engine mount
Engine Mount
- Removing and Installing:
  - Refer to ENGINE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING for CALB
  - Refer to ENGINE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING for CPNB
  - Refer to ENGINE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING for CTUC, CTUD
  - Refer to ENGINE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING for CHJA, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA
Bolt
- Tightening specification: for CALB, CHJA, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, CTUC, CTUD and CPNB
  - 90 Nm + an additional 90° turn
  - Replace
Square Nut
- There are no square nuts on the front if the vehicle has electromechanical power steering.
- Always replace if removed
Bolt
- 115 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe, refer to INSTALLING - "Subframe Bolting Procedure ".
Stud Bolt
- Replace if damaged; allocate correct components .
Bolt
- 115 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe, refer to INSTALLING - "Subframe Bolting Procedure ".
Bolt
- Tightening specification: for CALB, CHJA, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, CTUC, CTUD and CPNB
- 55 Nm
Bolt
- 90 Nm +135°
- Always replace if removed
Bolt
- On vehicles with hydraulic power steering 90 Nm +135°
- On vehicles with electromechanical power steering: 90 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
Subframe Crossbrace
- Removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  CAUTION:
  The suspension components could be damaged.
  
  If the subframe, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.
  
  The vehicle must not be supported on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (for example using a floor jack).
Shock Absorber Fork
Bolt
- 40 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Coupling Rod
- There are versions made of aluminum and plastic. Allocation, refer to parts .
- A mixed installation is not permitted
- Removing and installing, refer to COUPLING ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 40 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Nut
- 25 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Clamp
Rubber Bushing
- The opening on the rubber bushing must be facing up when installing the subframe.
- There must not be any grease on the stabilizer bar and rubber bushing when installing them.
Stabilizer Bar
- Removing and installing, refer to STABILIZER BAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Nut
- Always replace if removed
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Installed on vehicles with electromechanical power steering
Shield
- Installed on vehicles with electromechanical power steering