Subframe

Subframe

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) with universal transmission support (V.A.G 1359/2)

• Straps (T10038)

• Locating pins (T10096)

Subframe with Components, Removing

• Be aware that if there is additional work where the drive axle twelve point bolt must be loosened, this must also occur with the vehicle resting on the wheels. Remove the drive axle twelve point bolt. Refer to => [ Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt with Ribs, Loosening and Tightening ] Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt With Ribs, Loosening and Tightening.

- Remove wheels.

- Remove coil springs. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

- Remove exhaust system rear muffler.

- Disconnect electrical connections between subframe and body.

- Remove bolt - arrow -.






- Remove the clip - 1 -.






• Do not disconnect the brake line.

- Remove bracket - 1 - by pressing out rivet inner pin - arrow -.






- Mark installation position of mounting bracket on body.






- Remove the bolts - arrows -.

- Disconnect left rear level control system sensor (G76) connector.

- Check whether there is a marking (colored point) - arrows - on joint washer or final drive flange. If there is no mark, mark position of joint washer and final drive flange to each other - arrows -.






- Disconnect right rear ABS wheel speed sensor (G44) and left rear ABS wheel speed sensor (G46) connectors.

- Remove rear driveshaft tube from rear final drive with joint washer and vibration damper - arrows -.






- Remove the center bracket bolts - arrows - two turns.






- Support the driveshaft - A - on the tunnel support - 1 - with a wood block.






- Move rear driveshaft tube as far as possible in direction of transmission.

- Disconnect connector to Haldex clutch above final drive.

- Now secure vehicle on both sides to lifting arms on hoist with (T10038).







If vehicle is not secured, it could slide off of hoist.

- Place (V.A.G 1383 A) with (V.A.G 1359/2) below subframe and secure with strap.






To locate subframe, (T10096) must be screwed in one after the other on both sides of the vehicle at positions - 1 - and - 2 -.






- Remove bolt - 1 - or - 2 - on both sides.

• For the sake of a better illustration, only the left side of the vehicle is shown.

- Secure the position of the subframes using 2 (T10096) to 20 Nm.






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

- Replace subframe bolts one after the other on both sides using (T10096) and tighten them to 20 Nm.

Position of subframe is now secured.

- Carefully lower the subframe with its components approximately. 2 cm.

- Unclip the brake line on both sides - arrow -.






• When doing this, the clips will be destroyed and must be replaced.

- Remove the brake line above the drive axle flange on the transmission - 1 - from the clips - arrows -.






• When doing this, the clips will be destroyed and must be replaced.

- Carefully lower subframe with components.

• Make sure there is enough clearance for brake lines, electrical lines and driveshaft centering pin when lowering.

Subframe with Components, Installing

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

• Be sure to install the disc between the wheel bearing housing and the shock absorber.

• Replace the destroyed brake line clips on the subframe.

• If an aluminum subframe was replaced, then a new brake line must be installed.

Remove driveshaft at rear final drive.

Tightening Specifications