Overview - Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Control Arms

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.
• Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion. Therefore tighten threaded connections at components with bonded rubber bushings only when wheel bearing housing has been lifted (curb weight position).

1. 1
   Nut

   • 65 N·m
   • Always replace if removed
   • Counterhold at socket head of joint bolt when tightening
   • Self-locking
2. 2
   Stabilizer Bar

   • There are different versions.
   • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
   • Removing and installing.
3. 3
   Coupling Rod

   • Stabilizer bar connection to the suspension strut
4. 4
   Nut

   • 65 N·m
   • Always replace if removed
   • Counterhold at socket head of joint bolt when tightening
   • Self-locking
5. 5
   Mounting Bracket

   • Secure.
   • With bonded rubber bushing
6. 6
   Bolt

   • 50 N·m + 90º
   • Always replace if removed
   • M10 x 70
7. 7
   Bolt

   • 70 N·m + 180º
   • Always replace if removed
   • M12 x 1.5 x 100
8. 8
   Control Arm

   • Replace with the ball joint if damaged.
   • Removing and installing.
   • Bearing, replacing.
   • There may be different versions of the control arms (aluminum, sheet steel)
   • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Note

Do not install control arms made of different materials on the right and left sides.

1. 1
   Nut

   • 60 N·m
   • Always replace if removed
   • M12 x 1.5
   • Self-locking
2. 2
   Ball Joint

   • Checking.
   • Removing and installing.
   • Replace with the control arm if damaged.
3. 3
   Nut

   • With an aluminum control arm: 60 N·m
   • With a steel control arm: 100 N·m
   • Always replace if removed
   • Self-locking
   • Tighten only in curb weight position.
4. 4
   Bolt

   • M12 x 1.5 x 100: 70 N·m + 180º
   • M12 x 1.5 x 110: 70 N·m + 90º additional turn
   • Always replace if removed
5. 5
   Bolt

   • M8 x 55
   • 20 N·m + 90º
   • Always replace if removed
6. 6
   Bolt

   • 70 N·m + 180º additional turn
   • Always replace if removed
   • M12 x 1.5 x 110
   • Tighten only in curb weight position.
7. 7
   Bolt

   • 100 N·m + 90º
   • Always replace if removed
   • M14 x 1.5 x 70
   • Only tighten when pendulum support is bolted to transmission
8. 8
   Lower Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support

   • Removing and installing.
   • There are different versions.
   • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
9. 9
   Pendulum Support

   • Bolt first to the transmission, then to subframe
   • There are different versions.
   • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
10. 10
    Bolt

    • M10 x 75: 50 N·m + 90º
    • M12 x 1.5 x 85: 60 N·m + 90º
    • Always replace if removed
11. 11
    Bolt

    • M10 x 35: 50 N·m + 90º
    • M12 x 1.5 x 50: 60 N·m + 90
    • Always replace if removed
12. 12
    Heat Shield

    • For FWD vehicles only
13. 13
    Bolt

    • 6 N·m
14. 14
    Bolt

    • 70 N·m + 180º
    • Always replace if removed
    • M12 x 1.5 x 90
15. 15
    Subframe

    • Removing and installing without the steering gear.
    • Removing and installing with steering gear.
    • There are different versions.
    • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
16. 16
    Upper Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support

    • Removing and installing.
    • There are different versions.
    • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Identifying the Pendulum Support Bonded Rubber Bushing

Note

• There are two different versions of the pendulum support bonded rubber bushing: the T version -I- and the V version -II-.
• Refer to the Parts Catalog for the allocation.

1. 1
   The corners on the inner core -1- face toward the opening for the pendulum support -arrow- (T version).
2. 2
   The corners on the inner core -2- face away from the opening for the pendulum support -arrow- (V version).

Longitudinal Member Threads, Servicing

Servicing the weld nut threads in the longitudinal member is possible under certain conditions.