Subframe, Lowering

Subframe, Lowering

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
^ Locating pins T10096
^ Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A

Removing
- Turn steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and remove ignition key so that the steering wheel lock releases.





- Remove foot well trim, remove nuts -arrows- to do so.





- Remove bolt -1- and pull off universal joint -2- from steering gear.
- Remove lower noise insulation.





- Remove exhaust system bracket from subframe -arrows-.





- Remove pendulum support from transmission, remove bolts -14- to do so.
- Remove coupling rods from stabilizer bar.





- Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A under subframe.
- Place, for example, a piece of wood -1- between engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A and subframe.





- Remove bolts -4- and -5- and lower subframe maximum 10 cm.

Note: Be careful not to overstretch the electrical wire for the steering.

Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal.

- Install lower noise insulation.

Note: Ensure that boot is not damaged or twisted.

- Perform road test after repair work; if steering wheel is crooked while doing so, vehicle alignment must be performed.

Tightening Specifications





Tightening specifications pendulum support to the transmission

CAUTION! From model year 2008, Heli-Coil inserts are installed in the threads for the pendulum support threaded connection in the 02Q manual transmissions.
On these and all other transmissions, use strength class 10.9 bolts.
If, in the 02Q manual transmissions, there is not Heli-Coil insert, then use 8.8 strength class bolts and the appropriate tightening specification.