SUBFRAME Bonded Rubber Bushing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump VAS 6179
- Hydraulic Cylinder VAS 6178
- Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Universal Transmission Support V.A.G 1359/2
- Assembly tool T10263
- Assembly tool T10205/13
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B
Removing
-- Remove rear wheels.
-- Remove coil springs. Refer to COIL SPRING .
-- Remove the rear muffler. Refer to [For engine(s) CETA, CCTA] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CDMA] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CBRA] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) BPY] Removal and Installation .
-- Disconnect electrical lines to Haldex clutch and, on vehicles with level control sensor, connectors.
-- Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to STABILIZER BAR
-- Remove tie rods. Refer to TIE ROD .
-- Unclip electrical lines to upper transverse links.
Before LOOSENING subframe bolts, secure vehicle against tipping over (e.g. load luggage compartment with approximately 50 kg).
-- Place V.A.G 1383 A with V.A.G 1359/2 below subframe and secure with strap.
-- Remove hex bolts -1- and -2-.
For the sake of a better illustration, only the left side of the vehicle is shown.
-- Lower subframe 10 cm using V.A.G 1383 A.
-- Mark the locations of the bonded rubber bushings to the subframe, e.g. with a felt-tip pen.
-- Install T10205/13 in VAS 6178.
-- Install special tools as shown in illustration.
1 - Nut T10263/5
2 - Washer
3 - Subframe
4 - Tube T10263/1
5 - VAS 6178
6 - Washer
7 - Nut T10263/5
8 - Spindle T10263/4
-- Pretension special tools.
-- Pull out bonded rubber bushing by operating pump.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:
The front and rear bonded rubber bushings have slightly different installation heights. Make sure of the correct allocation when installing.
Bonded rubber bushing must be installed in the correct direction, note marking on subframe.
-- Insert special tools with bonded rubber bushing into subframe as illustrated.
Thrust piece T10263/3 must be positioned so that locking tabs on bonded rubber bushing align with opening on T10263/3.
1 - Nut T10263/5
2 - Washer
3 - T10263/3
4 - Subframe
5 - Bonded rubber mount
6 - Thrust piece T10263/2
7 - VAS 6178
8 - Washer
9 - T10263/5
10 - Spindle T10263/4
-- Pretension special tool with bonded rubber bushing.
-- Pull in bonded rubber bushing until stop by operating pump.
When pulling it in, make sure the bonded rubber bushing only rests lightly against the subframe.
Tightening specifications, refer to SUBFRAME, LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, TIE ROD AND LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW, COUPE .
Tightening specifications, refer to SUBFRAME, DIAGONAL BRACES, CROSSMEMBER, LOWER TRANSVERSE LINK, UPPER TRANSVERSE LINK, TIE ROD AND LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW, ROADSTER .
Tightening specifications, refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, WHEEL BEARING UNIT AND TRAILING ARM WITH MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
Tightening specifications, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
Tightening specifications, refer to STABILIZER BAR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
-- On vehicles with electronically-controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), reprogram control position using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System 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] Diagnosis and Testing .
-- Vehicle alignment required, see table. Refer to WHEN WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS NECESSARY .
Checking and aligning front/rear axle must take place on a VW /Audi recommended alignment stand.