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Front Suspension



Subframe, removing and installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1331





^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1332

Removing
- Remove sound insulation at bottom Body Exterior
- Remove bracket for exhaust system from subframe.





- Remove bolts - arrows - for heat shield.
- Remove heat shield from subframe.





- Remove pendulum support from transmission, to do so remove bolts - 14 - .
- Now remove bolts for:
^ Steering gear - 3 and 6 -
^ Stabilizer bar - 11 and 16 -
^ Subframe - 4, 5, 12 and 15 -.
- Remove subframe.

Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note:
- Tightening torques.
- Install sound insulation and tighten.