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AWD






AWD

=> [ Subframe ]

=> [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Steel ]

=> [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Aluminum ]

Subframe





1 - Subframe

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe ] Service and Repair

Subframe mountings, replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Mount ] Subframe Mount

Rear differential mount, replacing, refer to => [ Rear Differential Mount ] Service and Repair

2 - Combi-bolt

55 Nm

3 - Washer

4 - Hex nut

5 - Plastic insert

Part of purchased mounting assembly

6 - Washer

Always replace

7 - Combi-bolt

110 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

Always replace

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

Installed only with a hydraulic mounting

Discontinued from calendar week 48/2000 with introduction of new hydraulic mounting.

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

Wheel Bearing Housing, Steel





1 - Wheel Bearing Housing

All Wheel Drive

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD ] Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD

Servicing => [ Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD ] Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD

2 - Wheel bearing

Removing and installing with wheel bearing housing removed, refer to => [ Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD ] Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD

Removing and installing in vehicle => [ Wheel Bearing, Steel Wheel Bearing Housing Installed, AWD ] Wheel Bearing, Steel Wheel Bearing Housing Installed, AWD

3 - Wheel hub

Removing and installing with wheel bearing housing removed, refer to => [ Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD ] Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD

Removing and installing in vehicle, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Steel Wheel Bearing Housing Installed, AWD ] Wheel Bearing, Steel Wheel Bearing Housing Installed, AWD

4 - Collar bolt

Always replace

200 Nm plus an additional 180°

Tighten to 200 Nm, if vehicle is raised, only tighten with additional turn when vehicle is on floor

If vehicle is resting on floor, do not loosen more than 90°

5 - Driveshaft

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Drive Axles ] Drive Axles

Servicing (with inner joint dia. 100 mm), refer to => [ Driveshaft with Inner CV Joint, 100 mm Diameter ] Overhaul

Servicing (with inner joint dia. 108 mm), refer to => [ Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with 108 mm Inner CV Joint ] Drive Axle Assembly Overview, With 108 mm Inner CV Joint

6 - Wheel speed sensor

Wire routing => [ Speed sensor wire routing on trapezoidal control
arm ] FWD

7 - Socket head bolt

10 Nm

8 - Washer

9 - Self-locking nut

Always replace

10 - Shock Absorbers

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Rear Suspension

Note installed position => [ Shock absorber location ] FWD

Note different vehicle versions, see vehicle data plate.=> [ Explanations of the production
control numbers (PR number) ] Application and ID

Faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal, refer to => [ Front Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying ] [1][2]Front Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying

Check removed shock absorber, refer to => [ Shock Absorbers, Removed, Checking ] Shock Absorbers, Removed, Checking

11 - Combi-bolt

36 Nm

12 - Combi-bolt

150 Nm plus an additional 90°

Always replace

Tighten bolts only in curb weight position

Wheel Bearing Housing, Aluminum





1 - Wheel Bearing Housing

All Wheel Drive

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD ] Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD

Servicing, refer to => [ Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD ] Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, AWD

2 - Wheel bearing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Bolted Wheel Bearing Unit ] Bolted Wheel Bearing Unit

3 - Wheel hub

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Bolted Wheel Bearing Unit ] Bolted Wheel Bearing Unit

4 - Collar bolt

Always replace

200 Nm plus an additional 180° turn

Tighten to 200 Nm, if vehicle is raised, only tighten with additional turn when vehicle is on floor

If vehicle is resting on floor, do not loosen more than 90°

5 - Driveshaft

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Drive Axles ] Drive Axles

Servicing (with inner joint dia. 100 mm) => [ Driveshaft with Inner CV Joint, 100 mm Diameter ] Overhaul

Servicing (with inner joint dia. 108 mm), refer to => [ Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with 108 mm Inner CV Joint ] Drive Axle Assembly Overview, With 108 mm Inner CV Joint

6 - Washer

7 - Self-locking nut

Always replace

8 - Shock Absorbers

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Rear Suspension

Note installed position => [ Shock absorber location ] FWD

Note different vehicle versions, see vehicle data plate.=> [ Explanations of the production
control numbers (PR number) ] Application and ID

Faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal, refer to => [ Front Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying ] [1][2]Front Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying

Check removed shock absorber, refer to => [ Shock Absorbers, Removed, Checking ] Shock Absorbers, Removed, Checking

9 - Combi-bolt

36 Nm

10 - Socket head bolt

10 Nm

11 - Wheel speed sensor

Wire routing => [ Speed sensor wire routing on trapezoidal control
arm ] FWD, => [ Speed sensor wire routing on trapezoidal control
arm ] FWD

12 - Cap bolts (quantity: 4)

80 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

Always replace

13 - Combi-bolt

150 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

Always replace

Tighten bolts only in curb weight position