Sub-Frame, Removing and Installing

Special Tools and equipment





^ 3283 Press





^ VAG 1383 A transmission jack

Removing
- Remove noise insulation.





- Remove bolts -1 -.
- Disconnect axle shaft from transmission drive flange.
- Pull wheel bearing housing with ball joint out, from control arm.
- Swing wheel, with suspension strut, out and support.





- Remove bolts -1- and -2- and remove pendulum support.
- Remove steering gear bolts -5-.
- Remove stabilizer bar link nut -7-.
- On TDI engines, remove exhaust system bolts -6-.
- Place transmission jack VAG 1383A with 1359/2 under subframe.
- Remove bolts -3- and -4- for sub-frame.
- Lower sub-frame using engine/transmission jack VAG 1383

Installing
Before installing sub-frame bolts, position steering gear on subframe and install bolts.





Threaded sleeve -1 - must seat in subframe hole.
Continue installation in reverse sequence.
- Check steering wheel position during test drive.
- Check front wheel toe if steering wheel is not positioned straight ahead.

Tightening torque:
Ball joint to control arm 20 Nm (15 ft lb) + 90°
Use new bolts!
Pendulum support to sub-frame
M 10 x 70 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
M 10 x 30 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
Steering gear to sub-frame 20 Nm (15 ft lb) + 90°
Use new bolts!
Coupling rod to stabilizer bar 30 Nm (22 ft lb)