Overview - SUBFRAME, Vehicles With Fwd

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Fig 1: Overview - Subframe, Vehicles With FWD

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Bolt
- 115 Nm +90° turn
- Always replace if removed
Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
- for the subframe mounting
- There are different versions, refer to Fig 2. For the correct allocation .
- Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
- Replacing, refer to SUBFRAME FRONT BEARING, REPLACING, VEHICLES WITH FWD .
- Replace on both sides.
Subframe
- Subframe with attachments, removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FWD VEHICLES .
- Subframe, securing, refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING, FWD .
  NOTE:
  An AWD subframe is installed for hybrid vehicles. For the correct allocation . Performing repairs on the subframe is not affected.
Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For the subframe mounting
- There are different versions, refer to Fig 2. For the correct allocation .
- Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
- Replacing, refer to SUBFRAME REAR BEARING, REPLACING, VEHICLES WITH FWD .
- Replace on both sides.
Bolt
- 115 Nm +90° turn
- Always replace if removed
Rear Stone Chip Protection
- Depending on the date of manufacture
Clip
- Depending on the date of manufacture
Front Stone Chip Protection
- Depending on the date of manufacture

Fig 2: Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings

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A - Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing

B - Conventional bonded rubber bushing

Fig 3: Diagonal Brace

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NOTE:

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 4- to 50 Nm +90° turn.