Overview - SUBFRAME

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Subframe

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Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .
Lower Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
- Replacing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SERVICING .
Bolt
- 20 Nm +180°
- Replace after removing
  CAUTION:
  There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.
  - The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
  - Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.
Subframe
- Securing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .
- Lowering. Refer to SUBFRAME, LOWERING .
- Removing and installing, without steering gear. Refer to SUBFRAME WITHOUT STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Removing and installing, with steering gear. Refer to SUBFRAME WITH STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 70 Nm +180°
- Replace after removing
  CAUTION:
  There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.
  - The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
  - Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.
Not Installed
Nut
- 65 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Counterhold on joint pin multi-point head when tightening
Upper Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
- Replacing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SERVICING .
Stabilizer Bar with Rubber Bushings
- Removing and installing. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Nut
- 65 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Counterhold on joint pin multi-point head when tightening
Suspension Strut
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Coupling Rod
- Removing and installing. Refer to COUPLING ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Intermediate Plate
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
Support
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information for allocation.
Bolt
- 20 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
  CAUTION:
  There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.
  - The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
  - Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.
Bolt
- 70 Nm +180°
- Replace after removing
  CAUTION:
  There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.
  - The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
  - Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.