SUBFRAME, Securing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm: VAG1332A
Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931
Locating Pins: T10096
Rear Axle Support: T10552

Tools, Preparing

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-- Loosen the bolts -arrows-.

-- Adjust the dimension -a-.

Dimension -a- = 250 mm

-- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm again.

-- Remove the screw -arrow-.

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-- Turn the : T10552/2 -2- so that the profile is perpendicular to the direction of travel.

-- Adjust the dimension -b-.

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FWD vehicles -b- = 270 mm.
AWD vehicles -b- = 410 mm.

-- Tighten the bolt -arrow- again to 10 Nm.

-- Loosen the left and right lower : T10552/1 -3-.

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-- Adjust the dimension -c-.

Dimension -c- = 47 mm.

-- Turn the left and right threaded sleeve from the : T10552/1 -3- until the dimension -d- is reached.

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Dimension -d- = 190 mm.

-- Place the : T10552 -1- on the : VAS6931 -2-.

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-- Retighten the bolt -right arrow- :

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M6 5 Nm
M8 10 Nm

Procedure

-- Remove the muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CNTC, CYFB] or MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [DAZA, DNWA] .

-- Remove the springs. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

FWD Vehicles

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-- Bring the prepared : T10552 with the : VAS6931 to rest on the crossbrace.

The Mounting Pins : T10552/1 engage in the holes on the back of the subframe.

-- Secure the subframe with the rear axle support tensioning strap.

AWD Vehicles

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-- Remove the rear driveshaft tube with the flexible disc and vibration damper from the rear final drive. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Support the driveshaft -3- at the tunnel brace -1- using a wooden block -2-.

-- Slide the rear driveshaft tube as far as possible in the direction of the transmission.

-- Position the : T10552 -1- with the : VAS6931 -5- under the subframe and lift.

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-- Insert the : T10552/1 -2- in the holes on the subframe -A arrows-.

-- Secure the : T10552/2 -3- on the subframe using the tensioning strap -4-.

Continuation for All

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To secure the subframe, the : T10096 must be installed on the left and right side at the positions -1- one after the other. (shown on an AWD vehicle).

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.

The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.

-- Remove a bolt from -1- for the subframe.

-- Install the locating pin -1- from the : T10096 and tighten to a maximum 20 Nm.

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-- Repeat procedure for the second front bolt and the rear subframe bolts.

The subframe position is now secured.

Remove the : T10096 .

Removal is performed in the reverse order. Note the following:

-- Only remove one locating pin diagonally and install a new locating pin in this location and tighten.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.

The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.

WARNING:

If vehicle will be driving on the streets, all screws and nuts must be tightened properly!

-- Install the springs. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- A road test must be performed after completing repairs. If the steering wheel is crooked, the wheels must be aligned. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME
Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [CNTC, CYFB] or OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [DAZA, DNWA] .