Crossbrace

Crossbrace

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Tensioning Strap (T10038)

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

• Engine/Gearbox Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Spring Compressor Kit (V.A.G 1752)

Removing

- Raise the vehicle.

Secure Vehicle to Lifting Platform






1. (T10038)


If a vehicle is not secured, there is danger that the vehicle could slip off the lift!

- Remove the plug from the longitudinal member and install the (T10038).

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

Vehicles with Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76)

- Release - arrow A - and open the door - 1 -.






Remove the left rear level control system sensor from the crossbrace - 2 - - arrow B -.

Continuation for All Vehicles

- Move the (V.A.G 1383 A) under the axle beam.

- Push the axle beam up until the crossbrace - 2 - is horizontal.






- Remove the threaded connection - 1 -.

- Remove the threaded connection - 1 - and the crossbrace - 2 -.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Vehicles with Left Rear Level Control System Sensor

- The tab - arrow A - for the crossbrace - 1 - must face the tab - arrow B - for the subframe - 2 -.






Position the left rear level control system sensor onto the crossbrace - 2 - so that it is seated in the tab - arrow B -.






- The door - 1 - must audibly engage with the underside - arrow A -.

Continuation for All Vehicles

- Install the coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

Tightening Specifications