Subframe Lowering

Subframe Lowering

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locating pins (T10096)

• Engine and transmission jack (VAG 1383A)

Removing

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

- Remove the footwell trim - 1 -, 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 bolts- arrows - and bracket from the subframe.





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





- Remove the coupling rods from the stabilizer bar.

- Secure the subframe. Refer to --> [ Subframe Locating ] Subframe Locating.

- Place the (VAG 1383A) under the subframe.





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

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





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

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

- Install the lower noise insulation.

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

Tightening Specifications





Tightening Specifications, Pendulum Support to Transmission

CAUTION!
From MY 2008, Heli-coil inserts are installed in the threads for the pendulum support threaded connection in the 02Q manual transmission.

On these and all other transmissions, use strength class 10.9 bolts.

If, in the 02Q manual transmissions, there is not a Heli-coil insert, then use 8.8 strength class bolts and the appropriate tightening specification.