Subframe, Lowering

Subframe, Lowering

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/Gearbox Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

Perform the Following Work:

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 drivers door so the steering wheel lock locks.

Continuation for All Vehicles

- Remove the bolts - 1 - and remove the footwell trim panel - 2 -.






- Remove the bolt - 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 - 11 - to do so.






- Loosen the double clamp for the exhaust system.

- 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.

Vehicles with Power Steering

- Remove the power steering gear pressure line from the transmission - arrows -.






Continuation for All Vehicles

- Subframe, locating, refer to => [ Subframe, Securing ] Subframe, Securing.

- Move the (V.A.G 1383 A) - 1 - under the subframe.






- Remove the bolts - 5 - and - 6 - and lower the subframe maximum 10 cm.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

- If equipped, insert the washer - 1 - between the subframe and the assembly.






- 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