Installing the sub-frame at the rear edge

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: Identifying Collision Protection System Over Steering Gear

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

Tighten with 80 Nm  .