Subframe, Lowering

Subframe, Lowering

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Assembly tool (3301)

• Assembly tool (3346)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

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

Lowering the Subframe with Attachments

- Loosen the wheel bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove wheels.

- Remove the brake calipers on both sides of the vehicle and hang on the body.

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

- Remove exhaust system rear muffler.

Vehicles with Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76)

- Disconnect the harness connector - 1 -.






Continuation for All Vehicles

- Unclip the speed sensor wire out of the bracket - 1 - - arrows -.






- Unclip the brake lines - 1 - from the bracket - arrow - on the left side of the body.






- Remove the clip - 2 - from the subframe - 3 - and loosen the brake hose from it.

• Do not disconnect the brake line.

- Secure both sides of the vehicle on the hoist arms using (T10038).






1. (T10038)


The vehicle could slide off the hoist if it is not secured.

- Subframe, locating, refer to => [ Subframe, Securing ] Subframe, Securing.

- Remove the bolt from the back of the subframe on the right side - arrow -.






- Install the spindle (3346/2) with the (3301) and nut (3346/3) into the threaded hole in the longitudinal member.






1. Spindle (3346/2)

2. Subframe

3. (3301)

4. Support arm bearing installation tool (3346/3)


- Remove the left rear bolt from the subframe.

- Turn the (3346/3) on the (3346/2) just enough to lower the subframe by - a - = 4 cm.

Subframe with Components, Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Install the wheels. For the tightening specification, refer to => [ Wheel Bolt Tightening Specification ] Specifications.

Tightening Specifications