Structural Brace: Service and Repair

Subframe Crossbrace

Removing

- Remove noise insulation.

Applies to Vehicles with Hydraulic Power Steering






- Remove the power steering line bolt; refer to - 1 -.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and the crossbrace.

Applies to Vehicles with Electromechanical Power Steering






- Remove the wire on the crossbrace - 1 - and - 2 -.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and the crossbrace.

Continuation for All Vehicles

- Remove the right and left subframe shield if applicable. Refer to => [ Subframe Shield ] Subframe Shield.

- Remove the square nut - arrows - from the cast recesses.







The suspension components could be damaged.

If the subframe, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.

The vehicle must not be supported on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (e.g. using a floor jack).

• If the vehicle must be moved, the crossbrace must be installed with the old bolts and square nuts and tightened to the specification without any additional turning.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• The square nuts must be inserted into the cast recesses before installing the subframe shields, where applicable.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Assembly Overview ] Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Assembly Overview.