Installing the sub-frame
- Position the sub-frame on a lifting table
- Carefully lift the sub-frame
- Locate the control arms on the ball joints and the steering gear on its mountings
- Remove the hook (999 5045) that is holding the steering gear
- Lift the sub-frame up completely
- Reinstall the engine block heater (if applicable).
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- Install the engine block heater (if applicable) on the left front mounting for the sub-frame
- Install the four screws in the subframe together with the sub-frame brackets. Use new screws
. Lubricate the screws
- First tighten the screws on the left-hand side of the sub-frame. Tighten to 105 Nm
. Angle-tighten 120°
. Then tighten the right-hand side to the same values
- Finally tighten the screws for the brackets on both sides to 50 Nm
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