SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, Stabilizer Bar And Coupling Rod Overview, Through 08.2007
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- Subframe
- Removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME .
- Connector
- Engine Mount
- Cover
- Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Bolt
- Tightening specification, refer to appropriate service information. .
- Cover
- Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Square Nut
- Always replace if removed.
- Bolt
- 115 Nm + 90° turn
- Always replace if removed.
- Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe, refer to Installing .
- Bolt
- 115 Nm + 90° turn
- Always replace if removed.
- Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe, refer to Installing .
- Bolt
- Tightening specification, refer to appropriate service information.
- Bolt
- 90 Nm + 135° turn
- Always replace if removed.
- Subframe Crossbrace
- Removing and installing, coupe, refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, COUPE AND SPORTBACK .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 (e.g. using a floor jack).
- Removing and installing, coupe, refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, COUPE AND SPORTBACK .
- Shock Absorber Fork
- 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 .
- Coupling Rod
- Removing and installing, refer to COUPLING ROD .
- 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 .
- Nut
- 25 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 .NOTE:
Replace the stud bolt in the subframe for the stabilizer bar mount if damaged. Allocation, refer to the Parts Information..
- Clamp
- Rubber Bushing
- When installing the subframe, the rubber bushing opening must face up.
- The stabilizer bar and rubber bushing must be free of grease when installing.
- Stabilizer Bar
- Removing and installing, refer to STABILIZER BAR .
- Nut
- Always replace if removed.