Subframe, B207
Subframe, B207 |
To remove |
1. |
Remove the upper bumper shell attachments.
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2. |
Hang two
83 95 212 Straps
in place over the radiator member and the radiator unit so that they are accessible from below.
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3. |
Raise the car.
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4. |
Remove the front wheels.
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5. |
Remove the lower front cover.
CV: Remove Chassis reinforcement, front subframe, CV. |
6. |
Bind the radiator unit tightly with the straps.
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7. |
Remove the radiator brackets from the subframe.
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8. |
Remove Exhaust system assembly.
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9. |
Remove the engine torque rod from the subframe.
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10. |
Remove the bolt and nut which attach the suspension arm to the steering swivel member on both sides.
Left-hand suspension arm and cars with xenon lights: Remove the level sensor. |
11. |
Remove the steering gear from the subframe. Mind the nuts and washers. Allow the steering gear to remain suspended.
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12. |
Open the clips that secure the power steering pipe to the subframe.
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13. |
Remove the front part of the wing liner and fold away slightly.
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14. |
Position the
83 95 311 Trolley lift
underneath with
83 94 801 Parent fixture
and
83 96 137 Removal/fitting tool, subframe
.
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15. |
Remove the subframe bolts on both sides. Remove the stays from the body.
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16. |
Lower the subframe slightly.
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17. |
Pull out the suspension arms ball-and-socket joints from the steering swivel members.
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18. |
Remove the anti-roll bar from the subframe.
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19. |
Lower the subframe.
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20. |
Subframe replacement:
Remove the suspension arms and rear torque rod.
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To fit |
1. |
Place the frame on the
83 95 311 Trolley lift
with
83 94 801 Parent fixture
and
83 96 137 Removal/fitting tool, subframe
.
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3. |
Lift the frame.
Fit the ball joints for the suspension arms in the steering swivel member. Fit the anti-roll bar to the subframe. The opening of the rubber bushes should face forward (M05 only) |
4. |
Lift the subframe into place and align
83 96 137 Centring tool, subframe - body
with the locating holes in the body.
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5. |
Attach the power steering pipe to the plastic clips on the subframe.
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7. |
Tighten the rear stay bolts.
Tightening torque 90 Nm +45° (66 lbf ft +45°) |
8. |
Fit the steering gear with bolts, washers and nuts.
Tightening torque 50 Nm +60° (37 lbf ft +60°) |
9. |
Fit the engine torque rod to the subframe.
Tightening torque, rear torque rod 80 Nm (59 lbf ft) Tightening torque, front torque rod 60 Nm +90° (44 lbf ft +90°) Set up 83 96 145 Centring tool, subframe - engine and check that the engine is correctly positioned in relation to the subframe. Remove the centring tool. |
11. |
Fit the radiator brackets to the subframe.
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12. |
Remove the straps.
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13. |
Fit Exhaust system assembly.
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14. |
Fit the front part of the wing liner on both sides of the car.
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15. |
CV:
Fit Chassis reinforcement, front subframe, CV.
Fit the lower front cover. |
16. |
Fit the
wheels
.
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17. |
Lower the car to the floor.
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18. |
Fit the upper bumper shell attachments.
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19. |
Check the straight-ahead position of the steering wheel when driving on a level road. Adjust if necessary.
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20. |
Replacement of subframe
: Carry out
Four wheel alignment
.
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