SUBFRAME, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod And Diagonal Brace Overview, Fwd: Notes

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod And Diagonal Brace, FWD

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1. Clamp
   • Replaced together with the rubber bushing and stabilizer bar.
   • The rubber bushing and clamp must not be separated from the stabilizer bar.
2. Bolt
   • 25 Nm  + 90° turn
   • Always replace if removed.
   • Tighten evenly.
3. Bolt
   • 40 Nm  + 90° turn
   • Always replace if removed.
   • Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
4. Bolt
   • 40 Nm  + 90° turn
   • Always replace if removed.
   • Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
5. Coupling Rod
   • The coupling rod must be removed together with the stabilizer bar.
   • Removing and installing, refer to COUPLING ROD AND STABILIZER BAR .
6. Nut
   • Always replace if removed.
7. Stabilizer Bar
   • The rubber bushing and clamp must not be separated from the stabilizer bar.
   • Stabilizer must be removed together with coupling rod.
   • Removing and installing, refer to COUPLING ROD AND STABILIZER BAR .
8. Bolt
   • 70 Nm  + 180° turn
   • Always replace if removed.
   • Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
9. Securing Clip
10. Bolt
    • 5 Nm 
11. Nut
    • Always replace if removed.
12. Upper Transverse Link
13. Bolt
    • 115 Nm  + 90° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
    • The bolts must not be loosened or tightened when the springs are installed. Release the coil springs using the spring tensioner before loosening or tightening.
14. Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-
    • Only sensors of the same version may be installed.
    • Complete with components.
    • The sensor lever points toward the outside.
    • Replace in vehicle. Refer to LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR .
    • Adjust the headlamp after loosening, refer to appropriate service information. .
    • If the sensor was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed. Refer to CONTROL POSITION, PROGRAMMING USING VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER .
    • If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module -J759- must be recalibrated. Refer to LANE ASSIST CALIBRATION PROCEDURE .
15. Bolt
    • 9 Nm 
16. Bolt
    • 70 Nm  + 180° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
    • Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
17. Lower Transverse Link
18. Nut
    • Always replace if removed.
19. Bolt
    • 70 Nm  + 180° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
    • Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
20. Nut
    • 95 Nm 
    • Always replace if removed.
    • Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
21. Eccentric Washer
22. Tie Rod
    • There are versions made of aluminum and steel. For allocation, refer to the Parts Information..
    • A mixed installation is not permitted.
23. Eccentric Bolt
24. Diagonal Brace
    • Removing and installing, Cabriolet, refer to DIAGONAL BRACE, CABRIOLET .
    • Removing and installing, Sportback, refer to DIAGONAL BRACE, SPORTBACK .
25. Left Support
26. Bolt
    • 55 Nm 
27. Bolt
    • 115 Nm  + 90° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
    • The bolts must not be loosened or tightened when the springs are installed. Release the coil springs using the spring tensioner before loosening or tightening.
28. Bolt
    • Pre-Tightening Specification: 5 Nm 
    • Final Tightening Specification: 50 Nm  + 90° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
29. Clip
    • Not installed on all vehicles.
30. Left Stone Deflector
    • Not installed on all vehicles.
31. Right Stone Deflector
    • Not installed on all vehicles.
32. Right Support
33. Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
    • For the subframe mounting.
    • Depending on the model, either a conventional or a hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is installed. Refer to SUBFRAME, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND DIAGONAL BRACE OVERVIEW, FWD . For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Information..
    • Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
    • Replacing, refer to SUBFRAME BONDED RUBBER BUSHING AND HYDRAULIC BONDED RUBBER BUSHING, FWD .
    • Always replace on both sides.
34. Subframe
    • Subframe with attachments, removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME WITH ATTACHMENTS .
35. Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
    • For the subframe mounting.
    • Depending on the model, either a conventional or a hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is installed. Refer to SUBFRAME, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND DIAGONAL BRACE OVERVIEW, FWD . For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Information..
    • Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
    • Replacing, refer to SUBFRAME BONDED RUBBER BUSHING AND HYDRAULIC BONDED RUBBER BUSHING, FWD .
    • Always replace on both sides.