SUBFRAME, Securing, Vehicles With V6 Engines: Notes

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Assembly Carrier Locating Pins:T10300
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm :VAG1331
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm :VAG1332

-- Remove the noise insulation below the engine/transmission. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Unscrew one of the rear bolts of the subframe -arrow-.

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-- Install the Assembly Carrier Locating Pins:T10300 -1-.

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-- Screw in the Assembly Carrier Locating Pins:T10300 by hand to the marking -B-.

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-- Tighten the Assembly Carrier Locating Pins:T10300 to 30 Nm while counter-holding the sleeve at the wrench surfaces using an open-end wrench to prevent it from turning.

-- The same procedure must be performed for the second rear bolt of the subframe.

The subframe position is now secured.

The removal of the Assembly Carrier Locating Pins:T10300 is performed in reverse order.