SUBFRAME, Securing, Vehicles With AWD

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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 steering wheel is crooked, vehicle must be aligned VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm VAG1332
Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931
Subframe Locating Pins T40242

Procedure

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

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-- Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 under the subframe.

-- 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 Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 using the Tensioning Strap T10038

-- Secure the Tensioning Strap T10038 under the drive axle and around the subframe and guide it behind the rear final drive and tighten it as illustrated.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Subframe Position & Bolts

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-- Pry the stop plate -1- off the bonded rubber bushing alternating from side to side.

Fig 3: Carefully Pry Anti-Twist Mechanism

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

The subframe position is now secured.

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