Subframe Lowering

Subframe Lowering

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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

Perform The Following:

Removing

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

Vehicle With "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking And Starting System

- Switch the ignition off and open the driver door so the steering wheel lock locks.

Continuation For All Vehicles

- Remove the bolts - 1 - and remove the footwell trim panel - 2 -.






- Remove the screw - arrow - from the universal joint - 1 -. Then remove the universal joint in - direction of arrow -.






- Remove the lower noise insulation.

- Remove exhaust system bracket from subframe- arrows -.






- Remove the bolts - 11 - and then remove the pendulum support from the transmission.






- Loosen the double clamp for the exhaust system.

- Remove the left and right nut - 1 - from the coupling rod - 3 -.






- Remove the coupling rod - 3 - from the stabilizer bar - 2 - on the left and right sides.

Vehicles With Power Steering






- Remove the power steering gear pressure line from the transmission - arrows -.

Continuation For All Vehicles

- Secure the subframe. Refer to => [ Subframe Securing ] Subframe Securing.

- Move the engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) - 1 - under the subframe.






- Remove the bolts - 5 - and - 6 - and lower the subframe maximum 10 cm.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

-1- between

- Always make sure the intermediate plate - 1 - is installed between the subframe - 2 - and the body.






Insert the long side of the intermediate plate - 1 - so that it is perpendicular to direction of travel. The tabs - arrows - fit into the subframe - 2 -.

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

Tightening Specifications






Tightening Specification, Pendulum Support To The Transmission