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)

Perform The Following:

Lower The Subframe With Attachments.

- Loosen the wheel bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheels.

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

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 tensioning straps (T10038).






1. Tensioning strap (T10038)


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

- Secure the subframe. 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 assembly tools (3301) and nut (3346/3) into the threaded hole in the longitudinal member.






1. Spindle (3346/2)

2. Subframe

3. Thrust bearing from assembly device (3301)

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


- Remove the left rear bolt from the subframe.

- Turn the nut (3346/3) on the spindle (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.

Tightening Specifications