SUBFRAME With Attachments: Installing

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Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following:

Tightening specifications, Refer To SUBFRAME, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND DIAGONAL BRACE OVERVIEW, FWD .

Tightening specifications, Refer To WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, WHEEL BEARING UNIT AND COIL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER OVERVIEW, FWD .

NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs. Refer To WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

-- The center of the subframe mount holes must be aligned to the bolting points on the body.

NOTE:

Only install the coil springs when the subframe bolts have been tightened to the specification.

-- Tighten wheel. Refer To WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer To WHEEL ALIGNMENT .

NOTE:

The wheel alignment on the front and rear axles must be performed on a VW/Audi approved alignment rack.