Front Suspension

Subframe Crossbrace

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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

Removing






- Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Raising and Lowering ] Description and Operation.

- Remove the noise insulation - 1 and 2 -.

- Remove the clips from the wiring harness - arrows -.






- Remove the bolts - 1 though 5 - and the crossbrace.

The suspension components could be damaged.

If the subframe, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.

The vehicle must not be supported on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (for example using a floor jack).

• If the vehicle must be moved, the crossbrace must be installed with the old bolts and tightened to the specification without any additional turning.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Heat Shield Overview ] Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Heat Shield Overview.