Front Subframe: Description and Operation

Subframe, Lowering

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locating pins (T10096)

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

Removing

- Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key so that the steering wheel lock engages.

Vehicle with "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking and Starting System

- Switch the ignition off and open the driver's door so the steering wheel lock locks.

Continuation for All Vehicles

- Remove the footwell trim panel - 1 -.






- Remove the screw - arrow - from the universal joint - 1 -. Then remove the universal joint in - direction of arrow -.






- Remove the lower noise insulation.

- Remove exhaust system bracket from subframe - arrows -.






- Remove pendulum support from transmission, unscrew bolts - 14 - to do so.






- Remove the left and right nut - 1 - from the coupling rod - 3 -.






- Remove the coupling rod - 3 - from the stabilizer bar - 2 - on the left and right sides.

- Subframe, securing, refer to => [ Subframe and Consoles, Securing ] Front Suspension.

- Place the (V.A.G 1383 A) under the subframe.






- Place a block of wood - 1 -, for example, between (V.A.G 1383 A) and the subframe.

- Remove the bolts - 9 - and - 10 - and lower the subframe 10 cm maximum.






• Be careful not to overstretch the electrical wire for the steering.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

- Install the lower noise insulation.

• Make sure that the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.

Tightening Specifications






Tightening Specification, Pendulum Support to the Transmission