Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Subframe and Final Drive, Overview







Subframe and final drive, overview
1. Subframe
2. Washer
3. Nut, 40 Nm
4. Protective plate
5. Washer
6. Hex bolt M 12x 1.5x 130
7. Bonded rubber mounting
8. Hex bolt M 10x75
9. Hex socket head bolt M10 x 45, 55 Nm
10. Hex socket head bolt M10 x 25, 40 Nm
11. Final drive support
12. Final drive
^ If the final drive is removed the protective plate -item 4- must be removed on some vehicles
13. Cross member





Fig. 1 Removing protective plate
- Remove protective plate -1- from cross member -arrows-, if installed.
The cross member securing bolts remain installed on subframe.
- To remove final drive:
Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain