Overview - SUBFRAME

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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.

Fig 1: Overview - Subframe

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Bolt
- 50 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing
Balance Weight
- Slanted surface faces upward
Bolt
- 130 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing
Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For the subframe
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SERVICING .
Subframe
- Securing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Spring Nut
Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For the rear final drive
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SERVICING .
- Installation position. Refer to Fig 3.
Steering Adapter
- Equipped on some models
- Installation position. Refer to Fig 4.
Bolt
- 90 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing
Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For the subframe
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SERVICING .
Bolt
- 90 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing

Subframe Hydraulic Front Bonded Rubber Bushing Installation Position

Fig 2: Bonded Rubber Bushing Installed Position

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The groves -arrows- are perpendicular to the direction of travel.

Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings Installation Position for the Rear Final Drive.

Fig 3: Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings Installation Position for the Rear Final Drive

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The grooves -arrows- on the bonded rubber bushings -1- are at a right angle.

Steering Adapter/Subframe Threaded Connection

Fig 4: Steering Adapter/Subframe Threaded Connection

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Only equipped on some models

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

If the vehicle will be driving on the streets, all bolts and nuts must be tightened properly according to the guidelines.

Replace the bolts after removing them.

-- Bring the steering adapter -1- into the installation position and install the bolts -arrows- all the way by hand.

-- Align the steering adapter with the Locking Pin: T40393 to the subframe and tighten the bolts -item 9- OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME.