Subframe - Stabilizer Bar and Control Arm Overview

Note:
^ If a vehicle has to be moved after removing axle shaft, first install outer joint and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft lb), otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged.
^ Do not attempt to weld or straighten load bearing suspension components, or components which control wheels.
^ Always replace self-locking nuts.
^ Always replace corroded nuts/bolts.





1-Sub frame retaining bracket
^ Weld nut can not be repaired. If nut is damaged bracket must be completely replaced.
2-Weld nut in body
^ If weld nut is damaged, it can be repaired with a Heli-coil.
3-Bonded rubber bushing
^ Removing and installing, refer to Body and Frame.
4-Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
5-Bolt
^ M14 x 1.5 x 63
^ 100 Nm (74 ft lb) and turn 90° further
^ Always replace
6-Rear control arm bushing
^ Installation position refer to Control Arm; Control Arm Bushing.
^ Pressing out and in refer to Control Arm; Control Arm Bushing.
7-Bolt
^ M12 x 1.5 x 70
^ 70 Nm (52 ft lb) and turn 90° further
^ Always replace
8-Plate with nuts
9-Self-locking nut
^ 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
^ Always replace
10-Ball joint
^ Removing and installing, refer to Ball Joint, Lower.
^ Checking, refer to Ball Joint, Lower.
11-Bolt
^ 20 Nm (15 ft lb) and turn 90° further
^ Always replace
12-Control arm
13-Connecting link
14-Bolt
^ 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
15-Self-locking nut
^ 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
^ Always replace
16-Stabilizer bar
^ Sub-frame must be lowered to remove and install.
17-Socket bolt
18-Bolt
^ M14 x 1.5 x 95
^ 100 Nm (74 ft lb) and turn 90° further
^ Always replace
19-Front control arm bushing
^ Pressing out refer to Control Arm; Control Arm Bushing.
^ Pressing in refer to Control Arm; Control Arm Bushing.
20-Bolt
^ M12 x 1.5 x 82
^ 70 Nm (52 ft lb) and turn 90° further
^ Always replace
21-Bolt
^ 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
^ M10 x 70
22-Bolt
^ 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
^ M10 x 30
23-Pendulum support
24-Bolt
^ 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
^ M8 x 48
25-Rubber bushing
26-Bracket for stabilizer bar bushing
27-Bolt
^ 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
28-Sub-frame
^ If damaged, do not repair threads in Sub-frame for front control arm bolt