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Assembly overview: front left vehicle level senderG78 > < Subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links
Assembly overview: subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links
   
Assembly overview: subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links
  Caution
t  It is not permitted to weld or straighten load-bearing or wheel-guiding components of the suspension.
t  Always renew self-locking nuts.
t  Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.
1 - Nut
q   65 Nm
q   When tightening, counterhold on hexagon socket of joint stub.
q   Self-locking
q   Always renew after removing.
2 - Coupling rod
q   Link between anti-roll bar and suspension strut
3 - Bracket
q   Fixing position → Fig.
q   If bracket is renewed, the wheels must be aligned → Chapter
4 - Mounting bracket
q   Fixing position → Fig.
q   With bonded rubber bush
5 - Bolt
q   50 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
6 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 90
q   70 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
7 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 90
q   70 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
8 - Front left vehicle level sender -G78-
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Can be tested in guided fault finding using → Vehicle diagnostic tester
9 - Bolt
q   9 Nm
10 - Suspension link
q   Different versions of suspension links are possible (cast steel, aluminium).
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
  Note
A mixed installation of suspension links made of different materials right to left is not permissible.
q   If damaged, also renew swivel joint.
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Renew mounting → Chapter
11 - Suspension link
q   Different versions of suspension links are possible (welded steel sheet, single-shell steel sheet).
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
  Note
A mixed installation of suspension links made of welded steel sheet and single-shell steel sheet right to left is permissible.
q   If damaged, also renew swivel joint.
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Renew mounting → Chapter
12 - Nut
q   M12 x 1.5
q   60 Nm
q   Self-locking
q   Always renew after removing.
13 - Swivel joint
q   Checking → Chapter
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Renew together with suspension link if suspension link is damaged
14 - Nut
q   For cast steel suspension link: 60 Nm
q   For sheet steel and forged aluminium suspension link: 100 Nm
q   Self-locking
q   Always renew after removing.
15 - Nut
q   9 Nm
q   Self-locking
q   Always renew after removing.
16 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 100
q   70 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
17 - Bolt
q   20 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
18 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 75
q   70 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
19 - Bolt
q   M14 x 1.5 x 70
q   100 Nm + 90° further
q   Do not tighten until pendulum support is bolted to gearbox
q   Always renew after removing.
20 - Bracket for skid plate
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
21 - Bolt
q   M10 x 75
q   50 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
22 - Bolt
q   M10 x 35
q   50 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
23 - Bracket to pendulum support
q   Not an individual part
24 - Pendulum support
q   Bolt first to gearbox and then to subframe
q   Various versions
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
25 - Lower bonded rubber bush for pendulum support
q   Pressing out and in for vehicles with front-wheel drive → Chapter
q   Pressing out and in for vehicles with four-wheel drive → Chapter
q   Different versions → Fig.
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
26 - Shield
q   For vehicles with front-wheel drive only
27 - Bolt
q   6 Nm
q   Self-locking
28 - Subframe
q   Various versions
q   Removing and installing without steering box → Chapter
q   Removing and installing with steering box → Chapter
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
29 - Upper bonder rubber bush for pendulum support
q   Pressing out and in for vehicles with front-wheel drive → Chapter
q   Pressing out and in for vehicles with four-wheel drive → Chapter
q   Different versions → Fig.
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
30 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 110
q   70 Nm + 180° further
q   Always renew after removing.
q   Always tighten threaded connections in unladen position → Chapter
31 - Nut
q   65 Nm
q   When tightening, counterhold on hexagon socket of joint stub.
q   Self-locking
q   Always renew after removing.
32 - Anti-roll bar
q   Various versions
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.

   
Distinguishing characteristics of bonded rubber bushes for pendulum support
  Note
t  There are two different types of bonded rubber bushes for pendulum supports: the T version -I- and the V version -II-.
t  They are allocated by means of the → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“.
I - The corners of the inner core -1- point towards the opening for pendulum support -arrow- (T version)
II - The corners of the inner core -2- point away from the opening for pendulum support -arrow- (V version)
  N40-10530

Assembly overview: front left vehicle level senderG78 > < Subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links