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
- Subframe Locating Pins :T40242 , not illustrated, for the rear bonded rubber bushing
- Locating Pins :T40329 , not illustrated, for the front bonded rubber bushing
Procedure
-- Remove the rear wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Remove the muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the left and right underbody trim panels. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS (1 Of 2) / OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS (2 Of 2) .
-- Versions with air suspension: perform the system bleeding. Refer to AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
-- Remove the left and right spring. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Support the subframe using the :VAS6931 and :T40173 as shown on the rear final drive and on the subframe.
-- Secure the subframe with the tensioning strap from the engine and gearbox jack.
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 the left and right bolt -2- from the rear subframe one after the other and install a locating pin from the :T40242 .
If the locating pin cannot be inserted, rework the stop plate in the subframe mount near the retaining tabs slightly with a file.
-- Tighten locating pin to 20 Nm.
- The subframe position is now secured.
-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- from the subframe.
Subframe Locating Pins :T40242 , Removing
Removal is performed in the reverse order. Note the following:
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.
Risk of accident!
- If the vehicle will be driving on the streets, all bolts and nuts must be tightened properly according to the guidelines.
-- Install the springs. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- 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 - MUFFLER .
- Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS (1 Of 2) / OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS (2 Of 2) .
- Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES