Subframe, Securing

Subframe, Securing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locating pins (T10096)

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

Installing Locating Pins (T10096)

In order to secure subframe with brackets, (T10096) must be installed in positions: - 1 -, - 8 -, - 9 - and - 18 - in succession.





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

- Replace the bolts of the mounting bracket one after the other on both sides with (T10096) and tighten them to 20 Nm.

Securing mounting bracket





- Replace the bracket bolts one after the other with (T10096) and tighten to 20 Nm.

Securing console





Position of front suspension is now secured.

Continue removing the stabilizer bar. Refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar ] Stabilizer Bar.

Steering Gear, Generation 2, through MY 2008, removal and installation, refer to => [ Steering Gear, Generation 2 ] Steering Gear, Generation 2.

Steering Gear, Generation 3, from MY 2009, removal and installation, refer to => [ Steering Gear, Generation 3 ] Steering Gear, Generation 3.

Removing Locating Pins (T10096)

Removal is performed in the reverse order of installation. Make sure that (T10096) are replaced in succession with new bolts.

Tightening Specifications