42-40
 
  
1 - 
Rear subframe 
After removing and installing, check wheel 
alignment and adjust if necessary   page 44
-6 
Servicing  page 42
-50
Pay attention to removing and installing on 
vehicles with headlight range control   
page 42
-48
 
2 - 
Self-locking nut 
Always replace70 Nm (52 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 )Vehicle must be standing on its wheels 
when tightening nut 
3 - 
Bolt Always replace
4 - 
Bolt Always replace
5 - 
Lower control arm Pay attention to removing and installing on 
vehicles with headlight range control   
page 42
-48
 
Removing and installing   page 42
-84
Servicing  page 42
-89
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42-50
 
  
Subframe, servicing
 
WARNING! 
Do not attempt to weld and/or straighten the 
axle beam. 
CAUTION! 
If using power tools (pneumatic or electric), do 
not tighten the bolted connections more than 
hand-tight. Otherwise, the specified tightening 
torques could be exceeded. 
1 - 
Subframe 
  Tightening sequence (item - 4 -):
 - 1. Right-rear
 - 2. Left-rear
 - 3. Right-front
 - 4. Left-front
Align rear axle after removal and 
installation  page 44
-13
 
Check and if necessary adjust wheel 
alignment after installing   page 44
-13
 
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