All Wheel Drive (AWD)

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Subframe and Final Drive Assembly Overview

The - arrow - points in driving direction.





1 Subframe

• Different versions: Aluminum and steel.

• Only steel subframes are available as a replacement part.

• When replacing an aluminum subframe, a steel subframe must be installed.

• Before installing a steel subframe, some preparation work must be performed on certain rear axle transmissions. Refer to => [ Preparation Work, Installing a Steel Subframe, AWD ] Preparation Work, Installing a Steel Subframe, AWD.

2 Nut

• 50 Nm + 180° turn

• Always replace after removal.

3 Spacer Sleeve

• Between subframe front bonded rubber bushings and body.

4 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Replacing, aluminum subframes, refer to => [ Aluminum Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings ] All Wheel Drive (AWD).

• Replacing, steel subframes, refer to => [ Steel Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings ] All Wheel Drive (AWD).

5 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Replacing, aluminum subframes, refer to => [ Aluminum Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings ] All Wheel Drive (AWD).

• Replacing, steel subframes, refer to => [ Steel Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings ] All Wheel Drive (AWD).

6 Crossmember

• Omitted with the steel subframe.

7 Bolt

• M10 x 115

8 Final Drive

9 Bolt

• 60 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace after removal.

10 Washer

• Installed between final drive and subframe.

11 Washer

• Washer must be placed with holes on tabs of bonded rubber bushing.

12 Bolt

• 60 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace after removal.

13 Bracket