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Subframe Overview, FWD






Subframe Overview, FWD






1 Bolt

• 115 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

2 Bonded Rubber Bushing, Front

• For the subframe mounting.

• There are different versions. Refer to => [ Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings ]. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

• Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.

• Replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Front Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Front Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing.

• Replace on both sides.

3 Subframe

• Subframe with attachments, removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Subframe With Attachments.

• Subframe, securing, refer to => [ Subframe, Securing, FWD ] Subframe, Securing, FWD

• An AWD subframe is installed for hybrid vehicles. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog. Performing repairs on the subframe is not affected.

4 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Rear

• For the subframe mounting.

• There are different versions. Refer to => [ Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings ]. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

• Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.

• Replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Rear Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Rear Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing.

• Replace on both sides.

5 Bolt

• 115 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

6 Rear Stone Chip Protection

• Depending on the date of manufacture.

7 Clip

• Depending on the date of manufacture.

8 Front Stone Chip Protection

• Depending on the date of manufacture.

Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings





A Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
B Conventional bonded rubber bushing

Diagonal Brace Tightening Specification





• Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

- Tighten the bolts - 1 through 4 - to 50 Nm + 90 turn.