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Rear Subframe: Locations



I - Subframe, stabilizer bar, stone impact protection, assembly overview

Note: If components using bonded rubber bushings are replaced, or nuts/bolts on these components are loosened, the wheel bearing must be moved to the curb weight position before they are tightened.

- Arrow A - driving direction





1- Final drive
2- Self-locking nut
^ M12 x 1.5
^ 100 Nm plus an additional 1/2 turn (180°)
^ Always replace
3- Stone protection plate
4- Expanding rivet
5- Subframe
6- Self-locking nut
^ M12 x 1.5
^ 90 Nm and turn additional 90°
^ Always replace
7- Hex bolt
^ M12 x 1.5 x 90
^ Always replace
8- Hex bolt
^ M12 x 1.5 x 90
^ Always replace
9- Stabilizer bar
10- Decouplable stabilizer bar
11- Connecting Link
^ Right
12- Nut, self-locking
^ M12 x 1.5
^ 100 Nm
^ Always replace
13- Stabilizer bar mount
^ When installing, the larger outer diameter must face vehicle center
14- Stabilizer bar mount
^ When installing, the larger outer diameter must face vehicle center
15- Hex bolt
^ M10 x 25
^ 40 Nm
16- Clamp
17- Connecting Link
^ Left
18- Cable tie
19- Bracket
20- Nut
21- Hex bolt
22- Expanding rivet
23- Stone protection plate
^ M14 x 1.5 x 135
^ 120 Nm plus an additional 180° (1/2 turn)
24- Stone protection plate
25- Phillips-head screw
^ M4 x 25