Subframe

Subframe

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 strap (T10038)

• Locating pins (T10096)

Subframe with Components, Removing

- Remove wheels.

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

- Remove the front and rear mufflers on the exhaust system.

- On vehicles equipped with automatic headlamp range control, disconnect the connector - 1 -.






- Remove ABS wheel speed sensor from wheel bearing housing.

- Remove the bolt - arrow -.






- Pry off the parking brake cable spring clamp - 1 -.






- Press the lever - 2 - in - direction of arrow - and unhook then parking brake cable - 3 -.

- Remove bracket - 1 - by pressing out rivet inner pin - arrow -.






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






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






- Mark the mounting bracket installation location on the body.






- Remove bolts - Arrows -.

- Now secure the vehicle to the hoist using (T10038).







If a vehicle is not secured, there is danger that the vehicle could slip off the lift.

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






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






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

- Secure the position of the subframes using 2 (T10096) to 20 Nm.






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

- Remove the 2 remaining bolts from the subframe.

- 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.

Subframe with Components, Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Perform a vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

Tightening Specifications