Overview - SUBFRAME

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Overview

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1. Stabilizer Bar
   • There are different versions.
   • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
   • Removing  and installing  . Refer to STABILIZER BAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 
2. Nut
   • 65 Nm
3. Coupling Rod
   • Stabilizer bar connection to the suspension strut
4. Nut
5. Intermediate Plate
   • Always replace if removed
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
6. Subframe
   • Securing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .
   • Removing  and Installing  , without Steering Gear. Refer to SUBFRAME WITHOUT STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Removing  and Installing  , with Hydraulic Steering Gear. Refer to SUBFRAME AND STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR .
   • Removing  and Installing  , with Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear. Refer to SUBFRAME AND STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, ELECTRO-MECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
   • Servicing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SERVICING .
   • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
7. Subframe Brace
   • For Convertible only
   • Removing  and installing  . Refer to SUBFRAME BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 
8. Bolt
   • 70 Nm +180°
   • Replace after removing  .
   • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
9. Bolt
   • 70 Nm +180°
   • Replace after removing  .
   • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
10. Bolt
    • 70 Nm +180°
    • Replace after removing  .
    • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
11. Bolt
    • 20 Nm +90
    • Replace after removing  .
12. Control Arm
    • Replace with the ball joint if damaged.
    • Removing  and installing  . Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BASIC 
    • Removing  and installing  (left side of the vehicle with a DSG^® transmission or automatic transmission). Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE WITH DSG .
13. Bolt
    • 70 Nm +180°
    • Replace after removing  .
    • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
14. Bolt
    • 70 Nm +180°
    • Replace after removing  .
    • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
15. Bolt
    • Refer to ASSEMBLY MOUNT .
16. Lower Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
    • Removing  and installing  . Refer to SUBFRAME, SERVICING .
17. Bolt
    • Refer to ASSEMBLY MOUNT .
18. Bolt
    • Refer to ASSEMBLY MOUNT .
19. Upper Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
    • Removing  and installing  . Refer to SUBFRAME, SERVICING .
20. Pendulum Support
    • Bolt first to the transmission, then to subframe
    • There are different versions.
    • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.

Intermediate Plate Installation Position

Fig 2: Identifying Intermediate Plate Installed Position

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Insert the long side of the intermediate plate -1- so that it is perpendicular to the direction of travel. The tabs -arrows- must lock into the subframe -2-.