SUBFRAME, Securing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm:VAG1331
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm:VAG1332
Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931
Rear Axle Support:T10552
Locating Pins:T40327
Adapter:T40386

Tools, Preparing

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-- Loosen the bolts -arrows-.

-- Adjust the dimension -a-.

Dimension -a- = 260 mm

-- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm.

-- Loosen the bolt -right arrow-.

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-- Adjust the dimension -b-.

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Dimension -b- = 360 mm.

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

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

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-- Adjust the dimension -c-.

Dimension -c- = 155 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- = 175 mm.

-- Position the adapter : T40386/1 and nut :T40386/2 on the support : T10552/2 and tighten by hand with the bolt -arrow-.

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

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-- Tighten the bolt -right arrow-.

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Tighten the M6 bolt -right arrow- to 5 Nm.
Tighten the M8 bolt -right arrow- to 10 Nm.

Procedure

WARNING:

There is a risk of an accident due to an unsecured engine/transmission subassembly!

The engine must be supported in the installation position for the following steps.

-- Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLATION POSITION .

-- 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 front wheel spoiler and drive axle cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

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

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The : T10552/1 engage in the holes on the back of the crossbrace.

-- Secure the crossbrace with the rear axle support tensioning strap -arrow-.

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CAUTION:

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

The subframe/crossbrace 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.

NOTE:

To secure the subframe, a :T40327 must be installed at position -1- on the left and right side.

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- on both sides of the vehicle with the :T40327 and tighten to 20 Nm.

The suspension is now secured.

-- Remove the bolts on the left and right side -arrows-.

Removing :T40327

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

-- Remove the locating pins and tighten a new bolt at this position.

CAUTION:

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

The subframe/crossbrace 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:

Risk of accident!

If the vehicle will be driving on the streets, all bolts and nuts must be tightened properly according to the guidelines.

-- Remove the :10-222A . Refer to ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLATION POSITION .

-- 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 - NOISE INSULATION .
Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .
Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES