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Front Subframe: Locations



I - Subframe, stabilizer bar, lower control arm, assembly overview

Note: When a component with a bonded rubber bushing is replaced or nuts/bolts on these components are loosened, the wheel bearing in question must be moved to the curb weight position before they are tightened.





1- Final drive
2- Subframe
3- Self-locking nut
^ M12 x 1.5
^ Always replace
4- Hex bolt
^ M12 x 1.5 x 90
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn 90°
^ Always replace
5- Hex bolt
^ M12 x 1.5 x 90
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn 90°
^ Always replace
6- Hex head bolt
^ M14 x 1.5 x 115
^ 120 Nm plus an additional 1/2 turn 180°
^ Always replace
7- Self-locking nut
^ M14 x 1.5
^ 180 Nm
^ Always replace
8- Eccentric washer
9- Eccentric bolt
10- Hex head bolt
^ M14 x 1.5 x 150
^ 120 Nm plus an additional 1/2 turn 180°
^ Always replace
11- Lower control arm
^ Tapered pin must be free of oil and grease
^ If necessary, clean with a dry rag, do not use cleaning solvent.
12- Self-locking nut
^ M14 x 1.5
^ 105 Nm
^ Always replace
13- Wheel bearing housing
^ Tapered holes must be free of oil and grease
^ If necessary, clean with a dry rag, do not use cleaning solvent.
^ Different versions for 17", 18" and 19" wheels
14- Decouplable stabilizer bar
15- Stabilizer bar mount
^ When installing, the larger outer diameter must face wheel side
16- Clamp
17- Hex bolt
^ 60 Nm
18- Stabilizer bar