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Subframe, 4WD, A20NFT/LHU

Subframe, 4WD, A20NFT/LHU

To remove


1. Remove the upper bumper shell attachments.

2. Hang two 83 95 212 Straps in place over the radiator member and the radiator unit so that they are accessible from below.

3. Raise the car.

4. Remove the front wheels.

5. Remove the lower front cover (A).


6. Bind the radiator unit tightly with the straps.

7. Remove the radiator brackets (B) from the subframe.

8. Remove propeller shaft .

9. Remove the engine's front torque rod (A) from the subframe.


10. Remove the bolt and nut (B) holding the suspension arm to the steering swivel member on both sides.


11. Cars with Xenon lights: Remove the level sensor (C) on the left-hand suspension arm, and the wiring harness' clip.

12. Remove the steering gear from the subframe (A). Keep the nuts and washers safe. Leave the steering gear hanging.


13. Open the clamps (A) that secure the power steering pipe to the subframe.


14. Position 83 95 311 Trolley lift with 83 94 801 Parent fixture and 83 96 137 Centring tool, subframe - body


15. Remove the front part of the wing liner (A) and bend it out of the way.


16. Remove the subframe bolts (B) on both sides. Detach the stays (C) from the body.

17. Remove the bolts (D) holding the rear torque rod to the subframe.


18. Lower the subframe slightly.

19. Pull out the suspension arms ball-and-socket joints from the steering swivel members.

20. Remove the anti-roll bar (E) from the subframe.


21. Lower the subframe.

22. Subframe replacement: Remove the suspension arms and rear torque rod (A).



To fit


1. Place the frame on the 83 95 311 Trolley lift with 83 94 801 Parent fixture and 83 96 137 Centring tool, subframe - body .

2. Subframe replacement: Fit the suspension arms (A) in a horizontal position.

Tightening torques:

Rear bush to subframe 65 Nm +135° (48 lbf ft +135°)

Front bush (A) to subframe 65 Nm +135° (48 lbf ft +135°)


3. Lift the frame.

4. Fit the anti-roll bar (E) to the subframe. Use Threadlock, Loctite 242 .

Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft).


5. Fit the ball joints for the suspension arms in the steering swivel member.

6. Lift the subframe into place and align 83 96 137 Centring tool, subframe - body with the locating holes in the body.

7. Attach the power steering pipe to the plastic clips on the subframe (A).


8. Lift the subframe so that the inner sections of the bushes are pressing against the body. Fit the front subframe bolts (B) on both sides.

Tightening torque 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°)


9. Fit the stays and the rear subframe bolts (B) on both sides. Insert the rear stay bolts (C) before tightening the subframe bolts.

Tightening torque 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°)

10. Lower and pull away the trolley lift.

11. Tighten the rear stays' bolts (C).

Tightening torque 90 Nm +45° (66 lbf ft +45°)

12. Fit the front part of the wing liners (A).

13. Fit the bolts (D) holding the rear torque rod to the subframe.

Tightening torque M10 65 Nm (48 lbf ft) M12 120 Nm (88 lbf ft)


14. Fit the steering gear (A) with bolts, washers and nuts.

Tightening torque 50 Nm +60° (37 lbf ft +60°)


15. Cars with Xenon lights: Fit the level sensor (C) on the left-hand suspension arm and the wiring harness' clip.


Warning

Press up the pin carefully.

The groove in the pin must be visible in the screw hole in the spindle housing.

If the rubber gaiter is pressed down, it will not seal properly to the swivel pin.


16. Fit the bolt and nut (B) holding the suspension arm to the steering swivel member on both sides.

Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 lbf ft)

17. Fit the engine's front torque rod (A) to the subframe.

Tightening torque 60 Nm +90° (44 lbf ft +90°)


18. Set up KM6313 Centring tool kit, subframe - engine with KM-6313-300 Support and check that the engine is located correctly in relation to the subframe. Remove the centring tool.

19. Fit the propeller shaft .

20. Fit the radiator brackets (B) to the subframe.

Tightening torque 47 Nm (35 lbf ft)

Note

Check that the upper radiator unit support is placed correctly.



21. Remove the straps.

22. Fit the lower front cover (A).

23. Fit the Wheels.

24. Lower the car to the floor.

25. Fit the upper bumper shell attachments.

26. Check the straight-ahead position of the steering wheel when driving on a level road. Adjust if necessary.

27. Replacement of subframe: Carry out Four wheel alignment .