To fit

Place the frame on the 83 95 311 TROLLEY LIFT with 83 94 801 PARENT FIXTURE and 83 96 137 REMOVAL/FITTING TOOL, SUBFRAME .
Replacement of subframe: Fit the suspension arms.

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 2
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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 must face forwards.

Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 3 And 5
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Lift the subframe into place and align 83 96 137 CENTERING TOOL, SUBFRAME - BODY with the locating holes in the body.
Lift the subframe so that the inner sections of the bushes are pressing against the body. Fit the front subframe bolts on both sides.
Tightening torque 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°)

Fit the stays and the rear subframe bolts on both sides. Enter the rear stay bolts before tightening the subframe bolts.

Tightening torque 75 Nm +135° (55 lbf ft +135°)

Lower and pull away the trolley lift.
Tighten the rear subframe bolts.
Tightening torque 90 Nm +45° (66 lbf ft +45°)

Fig 3: Illustration For Step 6
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Fit the steering gear with bolts, washers and nuts.
Tightening torque 50 Nm +60° (37 lbf ft +60°)

Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 7-9
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Fit the engine torque rod to the subframe.
Tightening torque 70 Nm +90° (52 lbf ft +90°)

Set up 83 96 145 CENTERING TOOL, SUBFRAME - ENGINE and 83 96 152 CENTERING TOOL, POWERTRAIN and check that the engine is positioned correctly in relation to the subframe. See CENTERING TOOL, ENGINE AND SUBFRAME .

Remove the centering tool.
Fit the suspension arms to the steering swivel members.
WARNING: Press up the pin carefully.
The groove in the pin must be visible in the screw hole in the spindle housing.
If the rubber gaiter is pressed down, it will not seal properly to the swivel pin.

Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 lbf ft)

Left-hand suspension arm and cars with xenon lights: Fit the level sensor.
Fit the radiator brackets to the subframe.
NOTE: Check that the upper radiator unit support is placed correctly.

Fig 5: Illustration For Step 10
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Remove the straps.
Fit the servo steering pipe to the subframe. Fit all the bolts first and tighten them later.

Fig 6: Illustration For Step 12
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Fit the front part of the exhaust pipe and fit a splice.
Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft)
Fit the front part of the wing liner on both sides of the car.
CV: Fit Chassis Reinforcement, Front Subframe, CV.

Fig 7: Illustration For Steps 14-15
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Fit the lower front cover.

Diesel engine: Fit the lower cover and the side cover.
Fit the wheels.
Lower the car to the floor.
Fit the upper bumper shell attachments.

Fig 8: Illustration For Step 18
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