Subframe

Subframe

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locating Pins (T10096)

• Engine/ Gearbox jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)

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

Removing

• The subframe is removed together with the stabilizer bar and transverse links.

- Remove the wheels.

- Remove the lower noise insulation. Refer to "Underbody Trim Panels and Heat Shields".

- Remove the frame for the noise insulation.

- Remove exhaust system bracket bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the nut - 1 -.






- On vehicles with a level control system sensor, disconnect the connector and remove the nut from the linkage on the transverse link.






- Remove the bolts - 13 - and then remove the pendulum support from the transmission.






- Disconnect oil level thermal sensor (G266) connector - 1 - and unclip electrical wire from bracket - 2 -.






- Mark location of nuts - arrows - on left and right sides of vehicle using a felt-tip pen.






- Remove the nuts - arrows - on left and right side of vehicle.

- Remove transverse link from ball joint.

- Secure the subframe. Refer to => [ Subframe, Securing ] Description and Operation.

- Remove steering gear bolts - 3 - and - 6 -.






- Place (V.A.G 1383 A) with wood blocks - 1 - under subframe and apply slight counterpressure.






- Remove bolts - 4 - and - 5 -.






- Lower subframe with attachments approx. 30 mm and pry steering gear threaded sleeves out of holes in subframe.

- Secure steering gear on body.

- Remove cable guide from subframe - arrow -.






- Lower subframe with attachments.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Overview ] Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Overview

The steering gear threaded sleeves must be seated in the subframe holes.

- Replace locking element after each removal - Item 11 - => [ (Item 11) Locking Element ] Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Ball Joint and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview.

- Align nuts - arrows - according to markings made earlier and tighten.






- Install the frame for the noise insulation.

- Install noise insulation. Refer to "Underbody Trim Panels and Heat Shields" In

- If the vehicle has electronic damping (Audi Magnetic Ride), then program the control position. Refer to vehicle diagnostic tester.

- If the vehicle has automatic head lamp range control, then perform a basic setting on the headlamps.

- An axle alignment is necessary. Refer to the table => [ An Axle Alignment is Necessary When: ] An Axle Alignment is Necessary When: