Front Subframe: Description and Operation

Subframe, Securing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spindle (10 - 222 A /11) (qty. 2)

• Locating pins (T10300)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

For certain assemblies on the vehicle, subframe or complete front axle must be removed. For installation, the original position of the subframe can be retained by using (T10300). If using locating pins, bonded rubber bushings must have round hole for bolt. For start of production, bonded rubber bushings with quadrangular hole were installed, subframes with this type of bonded rubber bushings cannot be secured. Always install locating pins just prior to lowering subframe or complete front axle. After completing repair work, road test must be performed; if steering wheel is crooked, vehicle alignment must be performed. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

- Remove noise insulation below engine/transmission. Refer to

- Hook (10 - 222 A /11) in eyelets - arrow - of engine carrier on left and right vehicle sides.





- Place one wood block - A - of approximately 300 mm in length in each bracket of (10 - 222 A /11).





Brackets must point backward, while doing this.

- Tighten wing nuts of (10 - 222 A /11), wood blocks must be supported at subframe - B -.

- Remove bolts - 2 -.





- At these two points, thread in (T10300) up to marking - B - by hand.





- Tighten the locating pins to 30 Nm while counterholding the sleeve at the flat areas using an open-end wrench to prevent it from turning.

Position of subframe is now secured.

Removal of (T10300) is performed in the reverse order of installation.

Tightening Specifications