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Cross-Member: Diagrams



Part II, Subframe - all wheel drive





1 - Subframe

^ Subframe bushings, replacing
^ Rear differential bushing, replacing

2 - Combi-bolt, 55 Nm
3 - Washer
4 - Hex nut
5 - Plastic insert

^ Part of purchased bushing assembly

6 - Washer

^ Always replace

7 - Combi-bolt

^ Always replace
^ Tighten to 110 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees turn
^ Threads in body can be repaired according to DIN 8140 using wire thread inserts (Heli-Coil). Thread insert must be same length as thread in body.

8 - Washer

^ Front only
^ Corrugation face toward body
^ Only installed with hydraulic mounting 8E0 505 145 AQ
^ Discontinued from KW 48/00 with introduction of new hydraulic bushing

9 - Front transmission support
10 - Combi-bolt, 40 Nm
11 - Cover
12 - Combi-bolt, 25 Nm
13 - Rear final drive
14 - Rear crossmember
15 - Combi-bolt, 40 Nm
16 - Hex nut, 40 Nm
17 - Washer
18 - Combi-bolt