Removal And Installation: SUBFRAME

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Locating pins T10096
Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B

Removing

NOTE:

The subframe is removed together with the stabilizer bar and transverse links.

-- Remove wheels.

-- Remove lower noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove noise insulation frame. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove exhaust system bracket bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust System Bracket Bolts

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-- Remove nut -1-.

Fig 2: Bolts -Arrows-

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-- On vehicles with a level control system sensor, disconnect the connector and remove the nut from the linkage on the transverse link.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Left Level Control Bolt And Sensor

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-- Remove pendulum support from transmission, unscrew bolts -13- to do so.

Fig 4: Identifying Locating Pins T10096 Positions

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-- Disconnect Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266- connector -1- and unclip electrical wire from bracket -2-.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Level Thermal Sensor G266 Wire On Subframe

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-- Mark location of nuts -arrows- on left and right sides of vehicle using a felt-tip pen.

Fig 6: Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Remove nuts -arrows- on left and right side of vehicle.

-- Remove transverse link from ball joint.

-- Subframe, locating, refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Remove steering gear bolts -3- and -6-.

Fig 7: Identifying Locating Pins T10096 Positions

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-- Place V.A.G 1383 A with wood blocks -1- under subframe and apply slight counterpressure.

Fig 8: Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A Placed Below Subframe

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-- Remove bolts -4- and -5-.

Fig 9: Identifying Locating Pins T10096 Positions

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-- Lower subframe with attachments approximately 30 mm and pry steering gear threaded sleeves out of holes in subframe.

-- Secure steering gear on body.

-- Remove cable guide from subframe -arrow-.

Fig 10: Cable Guide At Subframe

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-- Lower subframe with attachments.

Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to SUBFRAME, STABILIZER BAR, TRANSVERSE LINK, BALL JOINT, AND LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Tightening specifications, refer to STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

The steering gear threaded sleeves must be seated in the subframe holes.

-- Replace locking element after each removal.

-- Align nuts -arrows- according to markings made earlier and tighten.

Fig 11: Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Install noise insulation frame. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- On vehicles with electronically-controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), reprogram control position using VAS 5051B.

-- On vehicles with automatic headlamp range control, perform headlamp basic setting. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Description and Operation .

-- Vehicle alignment required, see table. Refer to WHEN WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS NECESSARY .