SUBFRAME, Securing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm: VAG1331
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm: VAG1332
Plates : VAS6131/13-4 from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set: VAS6131/13 , quantity 2
Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931
Gearbox Support: T40173
Locating Pins: T40329
M8x30 bolts, quantity: 4
M8 nuts, quantity: 4
Washers, quantity: 8

: T40173 , Preparing

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-- Tighten the plates : 6131/13-4 with mounting elements -1 and 2- on the : T40173 as shown -arrows-.

Procedure

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

-- Equipped on some vehicles: remove the diagonal braces. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY CROSSMEMBERS .

-- Remove the muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the respective underbody trim panels. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

-- Remove the wind deflector from the transverse link. Refer to WIND DEFLECTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Versions with coil springs: remove the rear springs. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, COIL SPRING .

-- Versions with air suspension: bleed the air suspension system. Refer to AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM, FILLING AND BLEEDING .

-- Support the subframe as shown with the : VAS6931 and : T40173 .

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-- Secure the subframe with the tensioning strap -arrow- from the engine and gearbox jack.

CAUTION:

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 left and right bolt -2- from the rear subframe one after the other and install a locating pin from the : T40329 .

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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.

-- Remove the left and right subframe bolt -1-.

Remove the Locating Pins : T40329 .

CAUTION:

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 locating pins and insert and tighten new bolts in their places.

-- Versions with coil springs: install the rear springs. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, COIL SPRING .

-- Versions with air suspension: fill the air suspension system. Refer to AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM, FILLING AND BLEEDING .

CAUTION:

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 steering wheel is crooked, the wheels must be aligned. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT .

Tightening Specifications