Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair
NOTE: Welding and alignment jobs are not permissible on bearing and wheel bearing components.
1. Subframe
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After installing check front wheel alignment
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Tighten mounting bolts in sequence:
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Tightening sequence:
1st Left rear
2nd Right rear
3rd Left front
4th Right front
2. Stabilizer bar
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For easier installation, use platform-type lift
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Before tightening, make sure there is uniform distance from the subframe on both sides
3. Bushing
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Use dry lubricant, such as talcum powder
4. Clamp
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When fastening, be sure stabilizer bar bushing is correctly seated
5. Self-locking bolts
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Always replace
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Tighten to: 35 Nm (26 ft lb)
6. Bolt with washer
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Always replace
7. Front subframe bushing
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Removing, refer to Fig. 1, below.
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Pressing in, refer to Fig. 2, below.
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Install with assembly lubricant G 294 421 A1
8. Washer
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Always replace
9. Hex bolt
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Always replace
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Tighten to:
10 mm bolt: 35 Nm (26 ft lb) plus additional 1/4-turn (90°)
12 mm Bolt: 70 Nm (52 ft lb) plus additional 1/4-turn (90°)
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Drill out damaged bolts and repair with suitable threading tool.
10. Control arm bushing
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Correct version for USA/Canada, refer to Control Arm Bushing. See: Control Arm/Control Arm Bushing/Service and Repair