Front Subframe: Description and Operation

Subframe, Lowering

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locating pins (T10096)

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

Removing

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

Vehicle with "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking and Starting System

- Switch the ignition off and open the driver's door so the steering wheel lock locks.

Continuation for All Vehicles

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






- Remove the bolt - 1 - and remove the universal joint - 2 - from the steering gear.






- Remove the lower noise insulation.

- Remove exhaust system bracket from subframe- arrows -.






- Remove pendulum support from transmission, unscrew bolts - 14 - to do so.






- Remove the coupling rods from the stabilizer bar.

- Subframe, securing, refer to => [ Subframe and Consoles, Securing ] Front Suspension.

- Place the (V.A.G 1383 A) under the subframe.






- Place for example a block of wood - 1 - between (V.A.G 1383 A) and subframe.

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






• Be careful not to overstretch the electrical wire for the steering.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

- Install the lower noise insulation.

• Make sure that the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.

Tightening Specifications






Tightening Specification, Pendulum Support to the Transmission


From MY 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.