Subframe

Subframe

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Brake Pedal Actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

• Insert Tool (T10212)

• Scissor Lift Table (VAS 6131)

Removing

• If the subframe is replaced, axle alignment should be performed after installation. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

• Only if subframe is replaced: level control system sensor , removing and installing. Refer to => [ Vehicle Level Sensor ] Service and Repair.

- With vehicles with air suspension, place vehicle on hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.

- Remove wheels.

- Remove rear portion of exhaust system.

- Disconnect all electrical wires from body to rear axle.

Vehicles with Air Suspension

- Clean area around wiring connection.

- Remove left air supply line and seal off connections. Make sure that no dust particles enter connections.






Continuation for All Vehicles

- Remove brake cable from rear axle.

- Remove driveshaft from rear final drive and tie up.

- Remove left and right brake caliper - 1 - and tie it with an wire - 2 - at brake line bracket - 3 -.






- If equipped, remove stone impact protection from subframe.

Before loosening subframe bolts, secure vehicle against tipping over (for example load luggage compartment with approximately 50 kg).

- Attach both Supports (VAS 6131/13-1) and (VAS 6131/13-2) from Basic Set (VAS 6131/13) on Scissor Lift Table (VAS 6131).






- Support subframe with (VAS 6131).






- Support rear of the subframe so that front screw from stabilizer bar bracket is located in center of mount (VAS 6131/13-2) - arrow -.

- Mark position of crossmember on body using felt-tip pen.

- Remove left and right bolts - arrows - from crossmember.






- Secure subframe, refer to => [ Subframe, Securing ] Description and Operation.

- Remove bolts - arrows - for subframe.






- Lower scissor raise table slightly and remove breather line from final drive breather tube.

- Slowly lower subframe.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Adjust parking brake.

- On vehicles with air suspension, position vehicle on wheels. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.

- Tighten the wheels.

- Why an axle alignment is necessary. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

- On vehicles with automatic headlamp range control system, perform a basic setting on the headlamps.