SUBFRAME, Securing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Subframe Locating Pins T40242
• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm VAG 1331
• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm VAG 1332
• Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS 6931

Certain repairs on a vehicle require the removal of the subframe or the complete rear axle. The original position of the subframe to the body can be maintained with assistance of the Subframe Locating Pins T40242. The Subframe Locating Pins T40242 must always be installed just before lowering the subframe or the complete rear axle. A road test must be performed after completing repairs. If the steering wheel is crooked, perform a vehicle alignment, refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .

Procedure 

-- Place the vehicle on a hoist, refer to RAISING AND LOWERING WITH OPEN AND CLOSED AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .

-- Move the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS 6931 under the subframe and secure it using the Tensioning Strap T10038.

-- Support the rear final drive -1- or the rear subframe with a suitable piece of wood -2-.

Fig 1: Placing V.A.G 1383 A With V.A.G 1359/2 Under Subframe

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

-- Secure the subframe to the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS 6931 using the Tensioning Strap T10038.

-- Tie the Tensioning Strap T10038 around the subframe.

-- Place the Tensioning Strap T10038 underneath the engine and gearbox jack mounting plate and tighten.

-- Remove the bolts -1-, -2-, -3-, and -4- one after the other and install the Subframe Locating Pins T40242.

Fig 2: Locating Bolts

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-- Tighten the Subframe Locating Pins T40242 to 20 Nm.

Position of subframe is now secured.

The removal of the Subframe Locating Pins T40242 is performed in reverse order.