Rear Subframe: Locations

I - Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Stone Deflector, Assembly Overview

Note:
^ Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of suspension is not permitted.
^ Always replace self-locking nuts.
^ Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.
^ If components with bonded rubber bushings were replaced or bolts/nuts on these components were loosened, corresponding wheel suspension must be lifted into curb weight position.

- Arrow A - direction of travel





1 - Final drive

2 - Self-locking nut
^ M12 x 1.5
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 Degrees)
^ Always replace after removal

3 - Stone protection plate

4 - Expanding rivet

5 - Subframe

6 - Self-locking nut
^ M12 x 1.5
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 Degrees)
^ Always replace after removal

7 - Hex bolt
^ M12 x 1.5 x 90
^ Always replace after removal

8 - Hex bolt
^ M12 x 1.5 x 90
^ Always replace after removal

9 - Stabilizer bar

10 - Decouplable stabilizer bar

11 - Coupling rod
^ Right

12 - Self-locking nut
^ M12 x 1.5
^ 100 Nm
^ Always replace after removal

13 - Stabilizer bar mount
^ When installing, larger outer diameter must face vehicle center

14 - Stabilizer bar mount
^ When installing, larger outer diameter must face vehicle center

15 - Hex bolt
^ M10 x 25
^ 40 Nm

16 - Clamp

17 - Coupling rod
^ Left

18 - Cable tie

19 - Bracket

20 - Nut

21 - Hex bolt

22 - Expanding rivet

23 - Hex head screw
^ M14 x 1.5 x 135
^ 120 Nm plus an additional 1/2 turn (180 degrees)

24 - Stone protection plate

25 - Stone protection plate

26 - Phillips-head screw
^ M4 x 25