Subframe, from MY 2011

Subframe, from MY 2011

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) with universal transmission support (V.A.G 1359/2)

• Tensioning straps (T10038)

• Locating fixtures (T10096)

Removing

- Remove wheels.

- Remove coil springs. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

- Disconnect electrical connections between rear axle and body.

- Remove bolt - arrow -.






- Remove the hose retainer - 1 - on both sides of the vehicle.






- Disconnect electrical parking brake connections at brake caliper.

- Remove retainer - 1 -, pressing out inner pins of rivets - arrows A -.






- Remove line - 1 - at mounting bracket - arrow A -.






- Mark installation position of mounting bracket - 2 - on body.

- Remove bolt - B arrows -.

- Disconnect Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) connector.

- Now secure vehicle on both sides to lifting arms on hoist with (T10038).







If vehicle is not secured, it could slide off of hoist.

- Place (V.A.G 1383 A) with (V.A.G 1359/2) below subframe and secure with strap.






- Remove bolt - 1 - or - 2 - on both sides.






• For the sake of a better illustration, only the left side of the vehicle is shown.

To locate subframe, (T10096) must be screwed in one after the other on both sides of the vehicle at positions - 1 - and - 2 -.

- Location position of subframe with (T10096).






• (T10096) may only be tightened to a maximum of 20 Nm, since otherwise the threads of the locating bolts will be damaged.

- Replace subframe bolts one after the other on both sides using (T10096) and tighten them to 20 Nm.

Position of subframe is now secured.

- Carefully lower the subframe with its components 30 mm maximum.

• When lowering, ensure the brake lines and electrical lines have adequate clearance.

- Remove the brake line - 1 - from the clips - arrows -.






• When doing this, the clips will be destroyed and must be replaced.

• For illustrative purposes, the illustration shows the subframe removed and from the top.

- Lower subframe with attachments.

• When lowering, ensure the brake lines and electrical lines have sufficient clearance.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

- When installing the wires for the electrical parking brake, make sure the dimension - a - between the connector - 1 - and the retainer - 2 - is exact.






Dimension - a - = 150 mm

- Bleed brake system.

Tightening Specifications