SUBFRAME, Securing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Locating pins T10096
• Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

Installing T10096 

Fig 1: Identifying Locating Pins T10096 Positions

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To secure subframe with transverse links, T10096 must be bolted to items -1-, -8-, -9- and -16-, one after the other.

-- Replace bolts with T10096 and tighten to 20 Nm.

Securing Mounting Bracket 

Fig 2: Locating Control Arm Bolts And T10096

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Fig 3: Locating Subframe

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Position of front axle is now secured.

Removing T10096

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that the T10096 are replaced one after the other with new bolts.

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