Front Suspension

Subframe and Consoles, Securing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locating pins (T10096)

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

Installing (T10096)

To secure the subframe, the (T10096) must be installed in positions - 1 -, - 2 -, - 3 - and - 4 -, one after the other.






• (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 using (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 axle is now secured.

Lower the subframe further. Refer to => [ Remove the bolts and and lower the subframe 10 cm maximum. ] Description and Operation.

Continue removing the subframe without the steering gear. Refer to => [ steering gear bolts and. ] Subframe Without Steering Gear.

Continue removing the subframe with the steering gear. Refer to => [ under subframe. ] Subframe With Steering Gear.

Continue with removing stabilizer. Refer to => [ Remove the stabilizer from subframe and ] Stabilizer Bar.

Steering gear, removing and installing, refer to => [ under the subframe. ] Steering Gear.

Removing (T10096)

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

Tightening Specifications