Front Cross-Member

Part I: Subframe, front wheel drive





1 - Subframe
^ Removing and installing
^ Replacing subframe bushings

2 - Plastic insert
^ Supplied as part of bushing

3 - Washer
^ Always replace

4 - Combi bolt
^ Always replace
^ Tighten to 110 Nm plus an additional 90° 1/4 turn
^ Thread in body can be repaired using wire thread insert according to DIN 8140 (Helicoil). The thread insert must be of the same length as the thread in the body.

5 - Washer
^ Front only
^ Ribbed side faces body
^ Installed together with hydro-bushing 8E0 505 145 AQ only
^ Discontinued as of week 48/00 when new hydro-bushing was introduced in production Parts catalog