Subframe

Subframe

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

Removing






- Remove the lower noise insulation.

- Remove the noise insulation, where applicable.

- Remove the diagonal braces, if applicable. Refer to => [ Diagonal Braces ] Front Suspension.

- Remove bracket for exhaust system from the subframe.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - from the heat shield.

- Remove the heat shield from the subframe.

- Remove pendulum support from transmission, to do this remove bolts - 14 -.






- Now remove the bolts for:

• The steering gear - 3 and 6 -.

• The stabilizer bar - 11 and 16 -.

• The subframe - 4, 5, 12 and 15 -.

- Remove the subframe.

Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Ball Joint, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Bracket and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview ] Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Ball Joint, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Bracket and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing and Wheel Bearing Unit Overview ] Service and Repair.

- Install the noise insulation.

- Axle alignment is required, see Table => [ An axle alignment is necessary when: ] Wheel Alignment.