Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview
Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview
For a short period of time, subframes for AWD vehicles were installed on FWD vehicles, refer to the Parts Catalog
1 Bolt
• 70 Nm +180°
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
2 Securing Clip
3 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76)
• Only sensors of the same version may be installed.
• Complete with components
• The sensor lever must point toward outside
• Replace in vehicle, refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Rear Suspension
• After loosening, check basic setting of headlamp adjustment.
• If the vehicle level sensor was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed. Refer to => [ Programming Control Position using ] Testing and Inspection. Vehicle diagnostic tester
• If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module (J759) must be recalibrated. Refer to => [ Calibration Procedure ] Calibration Procedure.
4 Bolt
• 40 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
5 Washer
6 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
7 Stabilizer Bar
• The rubber bushing and clamp must not be separated from the stabilizer bar.
• Stabilizer must be removed together with coupling rod.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar ] Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar
8 Rubber Bushing
• Replaced together with the stabilizer bar - item 7 - => [ (Item 7) Stabilizer Bar ] and the clamp - item 10 - => [ (Item 10) Clamp ].
• The rubber bushing and clamp must not be separated from the stabilizer bar.
9 Bolt
• 25 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Tighten evenly
10 Clamp
• The rubber bushing and clamp must not be separated from the stabilizer bar.
11 Bolt
• 40 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
12 Coupling Rod
• The coupling rod must be removed together with the stabilizer bar.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar ] Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar
13 Subframe
• Subframe with attachments, removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Subframe With Attachments
• For a short period of time, subframes for AWD vehicles were installed on FWD vehicles, refer to the Parts Catalog Performing repairs on the subframe is not affected.
14 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
15 Upper Transverse Link
16 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the subframe mounting
• Depending on the model there are different versions, either a conventional and a hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is installed. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog
• Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
• Replace, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing
• Always replace on both sides.
17 Bolt
• 115 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• The bolts must not be loosened or tightened when the springs are installed. Release the coil springs using the spring tensioner before loosening or tightening.
18 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
19 Bolt
• 70 Nm + 180° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
20 Bolt
• 70 Nm + 180° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
21 Lower Transverse Link
22 Nut
• 95 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring ] Description and Operation
23 Eccentric Washer
24 Tie Rod
• There are versions made of aluminum and steel. For allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog
• A mixed installation is not permitted
25 Eccentric Bolt
26 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the subframe mounting
• Depending on the model there are different versions, either a conventional and a hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is installed. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog
• Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
• Replace, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing
• Always replace on both sides.
27 Bolt
• 55 Nm
28 Left Support
29 Clip
• Not installed on all vehicles.
30 Left Stone Deflector
• Not installed on all vehicles.
31 Right Stone Deflector
• Not installed on all vehicles.
32 Right Support
33 Bolt
• 9 Nm
34 Bolt
• 5 Nm
Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
• - A - conventional bonded rubber bushing
• - B - hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
• - A - conventional bonded rubber bushing
• - B - hydraulic bonded rubber bushing