Overview - SUBFRAME, Vehicles With Fwd

Fig 1: Subframe, Vehicles With FWD Exploded View

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1. Bolt
   • 115 Nm +90° turn
   • Always replace if removed
2. Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
   • Replace on both sides.
   • Always Replace. Refer to SUBFRAME FRONT BEARING, REPLACING, VEHICLES WITH FWD .
   • 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.
3. Spacer
   • Depends on construction.
4. 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.

5. Spacer
   • Depends on construction.
6. Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
   • Replace on both sides.
   • Always Replace. Refer to SUBFRAME REAR BEARING, REPLACING, VEHICLES WITH FWD .
   • 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.
7. Brace
   • Depends on construction.
8. Bolt
   • 115 Nm +90° turn
   • Always replace if removed
9. Rear Stone Chip Protection
   • Depends on construction.
10. Clips
    • Depends on construction.
11. Front Stone Chip Protection
    • Depends on construction.
12. Clip
    • Depends on construction.

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Subframe, Vehicles With FWD Bushing

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A - Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing

B - Conventional Bonded Rubber Bushing

Equipment version with brace: without stop plate.