Subframe Mount

Subframe Mount

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

^ Hollow piston cylinder VAS 6179
^ Hydraulic cylinder VAS 6178
^ Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support V.A.G 1359/2
^ Assembly tool T10263
^ Assembly tool T10205/13

Front or rear bonded rubber bushings, removing

- Remove rear wheels.
- Remove coil springs.
- Remove exhaust system rear muffler.
- Disconnect electrical wires to the Haldex clutch and the connectors on vehicles with automatic headlamp range control.
- Remove stabilizer bar.
- Remove tie rods.
- Unclip electrical lines to upper transverse links.

CAUTION
Before LOOSENING subframe bolts, secure vehicle against tipping over (e.g. load luggage compartment with approximately 50 kg).





- Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support V.A.G 1359/2 below subframe and secure with strap.





- Remove hex bolts -1- and -2-.

Note:
^ For the sake of a better illustration, only the left side of the vehicle is shown.

- Lower subframe 10 cm using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
- Mark location of bonded rubber bushings to subframe, e.g. with a felt-tip pen.
- Install pressure head T10205/13 in Hydraulic Press VAS 6178.

Affects vehicles with an aluminum subframe





- Install special tools as shown in illustration.

1 - Nut T10263/5
2 - Washer
3 - Subframe
4 - Tube T10263/1
5 - Hydraulic cylinder VAS 6178
6 - Washer
7 - Nut T10263/5
8 - Spindle T10263/4

- Pretension special tools.
- Remove bonded rubber bushing by operating pump.

Affects vehicles with a steel subframe

- Install special tools as shown in illustration.
- Pretension special tools.
- Remove bonded rubber bushing by operating pump.

Affects all vehicles





- Install special tools as shown in illustration.

1 - Nut T10263/5
2 - Washer
3 - Subframe
4 - Tube T10263/6
5 - Hydraulic cylinder VAS 6178
6 - Washer
7 - Nut T10263/5
8 - Spindle T10263/4

- Pretension special tools.
- Remove bonded rubber bushing by operating pump.

Affects all vehicles

Front or rear bonded rubber bushings, installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

Front and rear bonded rubber bushings have slightly different installation heights. Ensure correct allocation when installing.

Bonded rubber bushing must be installed in the correct direction, note marking on subframe.





- Insert special tools with bonded rubber bushing into subframe as illustrated.

CAUTION
Thrust piece T10263/3 must be positioned so that locking tabs on bonded rubber bushing align with opening on thrust piece T10263/3.

1 - Nut T10263/5
2 - Washer
3 - Press piece T10263/3
4 - Subframe
5 - Bonded rubber bushing
6 - Press piece T10263/2
7 - Hydraulic cylinder VAS 6178
8 - Washer
9 - Nut T10263/5
10 - Spindle T10263/4

- Pretension special tool with bonded rubber bushing.
- Pull in bonded rubber bushing until stop by operating pump.

Note:
^ When pulling in, ensure bonded rubber bushing only contacts subframe lightly.

Part I - Subframe, Lower and Upper Transverse Links, Tie Rod and Level Control System Sensor with Automatic Headlamp Range Control Tightening Specifications

Part II - Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit and Trailing Arm with Mounting Bracket Tightening Specifications

Part III - Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Tightening Specifications

Part IV - Stabilizer Bar Tightening Specifications

- Perform vehicle alignment .

Checking and aligning front/rear axle must take place on a VW/Audi recommended alignment stand.