Installing the sub-frame at the rear edge

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Fig 1: Identifying Bolts, Washers And Brackets In Sub-Frame

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Lift the sub-frame. At the same time locate the steering gear mounting screws in the frame and, on right-hand drive cars, the collision protection system screw
Loosely install the sub-frame brackets together with the washers
Install the rear screws in the sub-frame. Use new screws. Do not tighten yet
Transfer the mobile jack to the sub-frame front edge
Replace the front sub-frame screws
First tighten the screws on the left side of the sub-frame. Tighten to 105 Nm . Angle tighten 120°.
Then tighten the right-hand side to the same values as the left side
Finally tighten the screws for the brackets on both sides. Tighten to 50 Nm .

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt And Nut Holding Steering Gear To Sub-Frame

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Install the four nuts and the screw holding the steering gear. Use new nuts and a new screw. Tighten to 50 Nm .

Right-hand drive:

Install nut (A) holding the lower half of the collision protection system. Tighten to 50 Nm .

Install the oil pipes. Use new O-rings.

Fig 3: Collision Protection System Over Steering Gear

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Install the collision protection system over the steering gear (2 screws).

Tighten to 80 Nm .