SUBFRAME, Securing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm :VAG1331
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm :VAG1332
- Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS6931
- Gearbox Support :T40173
- Locating Pins :T40327
Procedure
-- Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER [CREC] /ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER [CYMC] (1 Of 2) or ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER [CYMC] (2 Of 2) . .
-- Remove the front wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the left and right wheel housing liner sections. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Support the subframe with the :VAS6931 and the :T40173 . (Shown on a vehicle without sway stabilization).
-- Secure the subframe with the tensioning strap -arrow-.
Improper Handling Increases the Risk of Damaging the Threads in the Vehicle Body.
- Never use an impact wrench to loosen or tighten.
- Position the bolts by hand only and screw in the first threads.
- To secure the subframe the :T40327
must be installed one after the other on the left and right at the positions -1 and 2-.
- The locating pins must only be tightened to a maximum of 20 Nm or else the locating pin bolts will be damaged.
- Due to the ribbed washers for the bolts, the holes for the subframe are slightly peened. They must be deburred if necessary.
-- Replace the bolts -1 and 2- one after the other on both sides of the vehicle via the :T40327 and tighten to 20 Nm.
- The suspension is now secured.
-- Remove the left and right bolts -3-.
Remove the :T40327
Removal is performed in the reverse order. Note the following:
-- Only remove a locating pin in a diagonal sequence. Install and tighten a new bolt in this location.
Improper handling increases the risk of damaging the threads in the vehicle body.
- Never use an impact wrench to loosen or tighten.
- Position the bolts by hand only and screw in the first threads.
-- Remove the :10-222A . Refer to ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER [CREC] /ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER [CYMC] (1 Of 2) or ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER [CYMC] (2 Of 2) . .
There Is a Risk of Accident Due to Threaded Connections That Are Not Tightened Correctly.
- Tighten threaded connections correctly before driving on public roads.
-- A road test must be performed after completing repairs. If the steering wheel is crooked, the wheels must be aligned. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT .
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME
- Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .
- Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES