Safety Precautions When Working On SUBFRAME
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Welding and alignment work on supporting and wheel carrying suspension components is not permitted.
- Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.
- Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Therefore, only tighten the threaded connections on the components with bonded rubber bushings when the wheel bearing housing is lifted (curb weight position). Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .