SUBFRAME, Lowering

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Elbow Assembly Tool:T10118

Fig 1: Elbow Assembly Tool T10118
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Procedure

NOTE:

During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Secure the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Vehicles with parking heater: remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 2.0L , AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 3.0L .

-- Disconnect the connector -2- and free up the wire.

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-- Loosen the nut -1- several turns, and free up and disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Remove the nut -4- and free up the ground wire.

-- Free up the wires to the steering gear.

-- Equipment versions with electro-hydraulic engine mount: disconnect the left and right connector -2- for the electrohydraulic engine mount solenoid valve.

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-- Equipment versions with support bearing: remove the left and right bolt -1- for the support bearing.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the installation position on a vehicle with a 2.0L TFSI engine.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and free up the bracket -1- with the wiring harness.

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrow- for the subframe shield.

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-- Remove the left and right nut -3- and the bolt -1- for the coupling rod -2-.

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-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and then push together. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Equipment versions with electronic damping: disconnect the left and right connector -3- for the level control system sensor and free up the wire.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts

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NOTE:

Ignore -items 1 and 2-.

-- Equipment versions with SCR system: free up the SCR delivery line -1- on the subframe.

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-- Remove the left and right bolt -2- and lower the subframe with the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 .

NOTE:

Make sure there is enough clearance for the wires when lowering the subframe.

If required for other procedures, tie up the subframe to the body with Tensioning Strap:T10038 and remove the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 .

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Remove the Locating Pins:T40327 . Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Install the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten the threaded connections for the suspension when the vehicle is in curb weight position.

-- Lift the wheel bearing in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

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.

-- If removed, install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 2.0L , AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 3.0L .

-- Connections and wire routing. Refer to the appropriate Wiring Diagram.

Tightening Specifications