Subframe, removing and installing

Subframe, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Engine and transmission jack V.A.G. 1383 A with universal transmission mount V.A.G. 1359/2





^ Support T10031

Removing
- Remove wheels
- First remove spring





Tighten vehicle to lifting platform

Caution: If the vehicle is not secured, there is a risk that it may slip off the lifting platform!

- Remove plugs from trailing arm - 3 - and tighten tensioning strap.
1 - Support arm of lifting platform
2 - Tightening strap T10038 .





- The vehicle must be tightened with the tensioning straps on left and right side.
- It is essential that the installation position is marked -arrows - before the drive shaft is removed. If not installed properly, unbalance will be excessive.
1 - Drive shaft with balance weight
2 - Drive shaft flange
- Open double clamp behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWO) and remove rear part of exhaust system.
- Disconnect drive shaft at final drive.





- Remove heat shield on muffler.
- Unhook parking brake cable from brake calipers.
- Pull parking brake cable out of trailing arm.





- If subframe is only to be lowered, the parking brake cable doesn't need to be pulled out of the trailing arm. Example: when replacing bonded rubber mounting.
- Unclip wire for wheel speed sensor from retainer - arrow -





- Disconnect ABS vehicle speed sensor from trail arm housing.





- Separate brake lines - arrow - .





- Remove shock absorber lower bolt - arrow -
- Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G. 1 383A under rear axle -1 - .





- Use support T10031
- Guide pin - arrow - / - 1 - into hole in subframe.
- Separate vacuum and electrical wiring connections.





- Mark installation position of bearing bracket on body.





- Loosen bearing bracket on body - arrows - .
- Remove bearing bracket bolts on body - arrow -.
- Lower rear axle slowly using engine and transmission jack V.A.G. 1 383A .

Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence.
- Tighten bolts for subframe and bearing bracket on installation position as marked.
- Check camber and toe adjustment on alignment stand after installing.

Fastener/location Tightening torques:
Bearing bracket to body Use new bolts! 75 Nm (55 3 ft. lbs.)
Subframe to body Use new bolts! 110 Nm (81.1 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 1/4 turn 90°
Driveshaft to final drive 60 Nm (44 3 ft. lbs.)
Shock absorber to trailing arm 110 Nm (81.1 ft. lbs.)