Rear Suspension

Subframe with attachments, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1332





^ Engine/transmission jack VAG 1383A

Remove subframe with attachments
- Remove wheels
- Remove coil springs.
- Remove rear muffler of exhaust system.
- Disconnect electrical wires from ABS wheel speed sensor and on vehicles with automatic vertical headlight aim control disconnect and unclip electrical harness connectors.





- Remove bolt - arrow -.





- Pry off circlip - 1 - for parking brake cable.
- Press brake lever - 2 - in direction of - arrow - and disengage parking brake cable - 3 -.





- Remove hex bolt - 1 - detach parking brake cable - 2 - from bracket.





- Disconnect brake lines item - 1 - and - 2 -.





- Mark installation position of mounting bracket at mount.
- Remove bolts - arrows -.

CAUTION: Before LOOSENING subframe bolts, secure vehicle against tipping (e.g. load luggage compartment with approximately 50 kg).





- Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support V.A.G 1359/2 under subframe and secure using tension strap.





- Remove hex bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.

Note:
^ For better depiction, only left side of vehicle is shown.

- Carefully lower subframe with attachments.

Note:
^ When lowering, make sure that there is enough clearance for brake lines, electrical wires and drive axle centering pin.

Install subframe with attachments
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note:
- Subframe holes must be aligned centrally with mounting points on body.
- Bleed brake system.
- Perform vehicle alignment.

Suspension adjustment at front/rear axle must be performed on a Audi approved wheel alignment machine.