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