SUBFRAME With Attachments: Removing

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NOTE:

For later assembling work where the drive axle to wheel hub threaded connection must be loosened, note that it must not be done while the vehicle is resting on its wheels. Loosen the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub. Refer To THREADED CONNECTION BETWEEN DRIVE AXLE AND WHEEL HUB, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Determine dimension -a- from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing before starting work while the vehicle is resting on its wheels.

Fig 1: Dimension From Center Of Wheel To Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing

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-- Place the vehicle on a hoist.

-- Remove wheels.

-- Remove coil springs. Refer To COIL SPRING .

-- Remove The Rear Muffler. Refer To OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CALA] , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR TRANSMISSION(S) 0B6] [FOR ENGINE(S) CAUA] , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CFSA] and OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] .

-- Remove The Driveshaft From The Rear Final Drive. Refer To REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [0B6 COUPE] , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [0B2 (COUPE)] , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [0B4 AWD] or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [0B2 AWD (COUPE)] / REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [0B4 AWD (COUPE)] .

-- Secure the driveshaft -3- to the body -2- using a wire -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Secured Driveshaft

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-- Move rear driveshaft tube as far as possible in direction of transmission.

-- If the vehicles as a Sport differential, remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the bracket -1- from the rear final drive.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Final Drive Wiring Harness Bracket

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NOTE:

Mark the connectors -2- for the oil pressure/temperature sensor and on the clutch valves.

-- Mark the connectors -2- on the oil pressure/temperature sensors and on the clutch valves.

-- Disconnect the connector -4- from the AWD pump -V415-.

-- Unclip the wiring harness -3- from the final drive and the subframe -5 through 7- and tie it up.

-- Remove the left and right bolt -2- and the bracket with wires -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Left, Right Bolt And Bracket With Wires

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-- Release the connector -1- from the left ABS wheel speed sensor -G46- and right ABS wheel speed sensor -G44- and remove it.

Fig 5: Releasing Connector From Left ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

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-- Disconnect the right and left electromechanical parking brake connectors -3-.

-- Disconnect the connector -5- from the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- and, if equipped, from the Right Rear Level Control System Sensor -G77-.

-- Remove the left wiring harness -4-, and if equipped, the right one as well.

-- If the vehicle has electronically controlled damping, disconnect the connector on the shock absorber and free up the wiring harness.

-- Release the retaining tabs -A- and remove the stone deflector -2-.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Tabs And Stone Deflector

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and washer.

Fig 7: Bolt And Washer

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 8: Identifying Threaded Connection

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-- Remove The Brake Caliper. Refer To REAR BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Guide the brake caliper past the wheel suspension and secure it on the body so the weight of the caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose or line.

-- Attach the upper transverse link to the wheel bearing housing by hand -1-.

-- Remove The Cover -1- And -2-. Refer To DIAGONAL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (A5 CABRIOLET) , DIAGONAL BRACE, SPORTBACK and DIAGONAL BRACE, CABRIOLET .

Fig 9: Identifying Stone Deflectors

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-- On the Convertible, remove the diagonal braces. Refer To DIAGONAL BRACE, CABRIOLET .

-- On the Sportback, remove the diagonal braces. Refer To DIAGONAL BRACE, SPORTBACK .

-- Install the stone deflectors -1-, -2- and -3-, if applicable.

Fig 10: Identifying Stone Deflectors

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WARNING:

Before -loosening- subframe bolts, secure vehicle from tipping over, for example, load the luggage compartment with approximately 50 kg.

-- Place the :V.A.G 1383 A with the :V.A.G 1359/2 under the subframe and secure it using the :T10038 .

Fig 11: Placing V.A.G 1383 A With V.A.G 1359/2 Under Subframe

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-- Support the rear final drive -1- using a suitable wood block -2-.

-- Support front of subframe with a suitable wood block -4- under crossmember -3-.

-- Secure the subframe to the :V.A.G 1383 A using the :T10038 .

-- Secure the :T10038 under the drive axle and around the subframe and guide it behind the rear final drive.

-- Route the :T10038 under the :V.A.G 1359/2 and tighten it.

-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and -2-.

Fig 12: Identifying Left And Right Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right supports -3-.

-- Remove bolts -Arrows-.

Fig 13: Identifying Bolts

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Before lowering the subframe, make sure all the electrical wiring connections have been disconnected and removed.

-- Carefully lower subframe with components. Be careful of the brake caliper and its lines.