Subframe, replacement, 4WD

/ 9-3 (9440) / 2009 / 7. Suspension, wheels / Rear suspension / Adjustment/replacement / Subframe, replacement, 4WD

To remove

1.	Raise the car. use the rear jacking points C and the front jacking points B, see Jacking and attaching points .

2.	Remove Complete unit, differential clutch and limited slip differential .

3.	Remove Lower suspension arm, 4WD on the right and left-hand sides.

4.	Remove the bolts (A) securing the upper suspension arms to the subframe.

5.	Remove the wheel sensor's wiring harness (A) from the upper suspension arm on both sides.

6.	Remove the wheel sensor wiring harness (A) from the longitudinal link on both sides.

7.	Cut the strap (A) and open the protective case. Detach and unplug the connector housings (B). Remove the wiring harness from the clip (C).

8.	Mark with a centre punch, remove the toe-in link adjuster screw (A) and lower the toe-in link on both sides.

9.	Position 83 95 311 Trolley lift with 89 96 944 Centring fixture, fit/remove rear axle with KM-6314-100 Support (A) and plastic guides KM-6314-200 Spacer (B).

10.	Remove the bolts (A) securing the subframe to the body on both sides.

11.	Lower the trolley lift with the subframe. Retain the washers between the subframe bushes and the body.

12.	Cars with Xenon lights: Remove the level sensor.

13.	Remove the wiring harness from the subframe.

To fit

1.	Position the new subframe on 83 95 311 Trolley lift and 89 96 944 Centring fixture, fit/remove rear axle with KM-6314-100 Support and KM-6314-200 Spacer .

2.	Cars with Xenon lights: Fit the level sensor.

3.	Fit the wiring harness on the subframe.

4.	Place washers (A) on the subframe bushes. Raise the subframe. The jig's locating pins (B) must fit in the holes in the body.

5.	Lift the subframe so that the inner sections of the bushes are pressing against the body. Fit the subframe bolts (A) on both sides. Tightening torque 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°)

6.	Lower and pull away the trolley lift.

7.	Position the toe-in link on both sides.

8.	Fit the adjuster screw (A) and washer to the toe-in link. Fit a new nut on both sides, but do not tighten yet.

9.	Position the upper suspension arm on both sides.

10.	Fit the bolts for the upper suspension arm mounting to the subframe on both sides.

11.	Fit the wheel sensor's wiring harness (A) to the upper suspension arm on both sides.

12.	Fit the wheel sensor wiring harness (A) to the longitudinal link on both sides.

13.	Plug in and fit the wiring harness (B) in the protective case. Close the cover and fit straps (A) around the case. Fit the wiring harness clips (C).

14.	Fit the lower suspension arms on both sides. Insert the bolts.

15.	Fit Complete unit, differential clutch and limited slip differential .

16.	Lift the steering swivel member to normal position 374 mm, 9-3X : 390 mm (A) between the centre of the drive shaft and the edge of the wing.

17.	Tighten the nut (A) for the suspension arm mounting to the subframe on both sides. Tightening torque 75 Nm +90°(55 lbf ft + 90°)

18.	Tighten the adjuster screw nut (A). Make sure that the marking on the adjuster screw ends up in the right position on both sides. Tightening torque 75 Nm +60° (55 lbf ft +60°)

19.	Tighten the nut (A) for the suspension arm mounting to the steering swivel member on both sides. Tightening torque 75 Nm +90° (55 lbf ft +90°)

20.	Tighten the nut (A) on the lower suspension arm's adjuster screw following the marking on both sides. Tightening torque 75 Nm +60° (55 lbf ft +60°)

21.	Remove the jack.

22.	Fit Spring, 4WD .

23.	Carry out four wheel alignment .

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