SUBFRAME With Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Taping Steering Wheel

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-- Turn the steering wheel in the straight position.

-- Switch the ignition off and open the driver door so the steering wheel lock engages.

-- Secure the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using adhesive tape -arrow- so that it does not turn.

NOTE:

Be sure to use adhesive tape that will not leave behind any residue when it is removed.

Be careful not to turn the steering wheel during the repair because the Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138- can become damaged.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the footwell trim panel.

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the universal joint -2- from the steering gear in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Remove the front wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Applies to Vehicles with TDI Engine

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Heater Support Pump -V488-.

Applies to Vehicles with a Level Control System Sensor

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-- Disconnect the left and right connector -1- from the front level control system sensor.

Applies to All

Fig 2: Identifying Connector From Oil Level Thermal Sensor

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-- Disconnect the connector for the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266- -arrow- and free up the wire from the subframe.

NOTE:

There are different versions depending on the engine.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the exhaust pipe bracket.

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-- Remove the left and right nuts -1- from the coupling rod -3-. Refer to COUPLING ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Remove the left and right coupling rod from the stabilizer bar -2-.

-- Mark the left and right ball joint installation position at the nuts -arrows- using a felt-tip pen.

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-- Remove the left and right nuts.

-- Remove the control arm from the ball joint and then turn ball joint forward to take the load off the control arm.

NOTE:

Make sure the ball joint rubber boot is not damaged during assembly work. If necessary protect the ball joint rubber boot against damage.

NOTE:

To protect the thread, screw the nut on the pin several turns.

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-- Loosen the nuts from the tie rod end, but do not remove yet.

-- Press off the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing using the : 3287A -1- and then remove the nut.

-- Remove the bolts -1- for the pendulum support.

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-- Secure the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Slightly lower the subframe with the : VAS6931 -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine/Gearbox Jack

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NOTE:

Be careful not to overstretch the wire for the steering and the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-.

-- Free up the cable guide from the subframe by removing the expanding clip -arrow-.

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- from the steering gear.

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-- Unclip the cable holders -arrows- from the steering gear.

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-- Unclip all other cable clips on the steering gear.

-- Slightly lower the subframe. Pay attention to the wires while doing this.

-- Lower the : VAS6931 slowly while guiding the steering gear wiring harness.

-- Secure the subframe to the : VAS6931 with the accompanying strap.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine/Gearbox Jack

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