SUBFRAME, Securing: Notes

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Assembly Carrier Locating Pins:T10300
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm :VAG1332
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm :VAG1331
Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 or
Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131

-- Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 or the necessary mounts under the subframe.

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

Fig 1: Subframe Bolt

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

Fig 2: Screw In The T10300 -1-.

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

Fig 3: Threading In Locating Pins T10300 Up To Marking

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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.