Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Assembly Overview, AWD
Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Assembly Overview, AWD
1 Upper Transverse Link
2 Stabilizer Bar
• Stabilizer must be removed together with coupling rod.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar Coupling Rod ] Stabilizer Bar Coupling Rod.
• Replacing bearings for anti-sway bar, refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar Mount ] Stabilizer Bar Mount.
3 Clamp
4 Washer
5 Nut
• 65 Nm
6 Bolt
7 Bolt
• 25 Nm
8 Bolt
• 65 Nm
9 Coupling Rod
• The coupling rod must be removed together with the stabilizer bar.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar Coupling Rod ] Stabilizer Bar Coupling Rod.
10 Bolt
• 115 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• The hex head screws may not be loosened when the springs are still installed.
• Tighten in a diagonal sequence using the bolt => [ (Item 16) Bolt ].
• The threads in the body can be repaired using thread inserts made of wire according to DIN 8140 (Helicoil). Thread insert must be same length as thread in body.
11 Bolt
• 85 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
12 Tie Rod
13 Stone Protection Plate
14 Trapezoidal Control Arm
15 Bolt
• 55 Nm
16 Bolt
• 115 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• The hex head screws may not be loosened when the springs are still installed.
• Tighten in a diagonal sequence using the bolt => [ (Item 10) Bolt ].
• The threads in the body can be repaired using thread inserts made of wire according to DIN 8140 (Helicoil). Thread insert must be same length as thread in body.
17 Support
18 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
• Hydraulic support.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing.
• Note installed position, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing.
19 Nut
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
20 Shim
21 Nut
22 Washer
23 Differential Crossmember
24 Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For differential crossmember
• Note the installation position: Right bonded rubber bushing is marked with yellow colored dot.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Differential Crossmember Rubber Bonded Bushing ] Differential Crossmember Rubber Bonded Bushing.
25 Subframe
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Subframe with Attachments.
26 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
• Hydraulic support.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing.
• Note installed position, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing.
27 Bolt
• 55 Nm
28 Eccentric Bolt
29 Bolt
• 10 Nm
30 Bolt
• 5 Nm
31 Bolt
• 85 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
32 Securing Clip
33 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor
• Complete with components.
• Sensor lever must point toward outside.
• Replace in vehicle. Refer to => [ Rear Vehicle Level Sensor ] Rear Vehicle Level Sensor.
• After loosening, check basic setting of headlamp adjustment.
• After loosening, control position must be adapted anew in vehicles with air spring suspension. Refer to => [ Self-Leveling Suspension Control Position, Programming ] Self-Leveling Suspension Control Position, Programming.