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I - Assembly overview of subframe, stabilizer bar, control arm

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NOTE:
  • If a vehicle that has a drive shaft removed is to be moved, an outer CV joint must be installed in place of the drive shaft and be tightened to 50 Nm. Otherwise, the wheel bearing will be damaged.
  • Welding and straightening operations are not permitted on load-bearing or wheel-controlling components.
  • Always replace self-locking nuts.
  • Always replaced corroded bolts/nuts.
Fig 1: Assembly overview I - Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Control Arm
GW00002680Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Subframe retaining bracket

The captive nut cannot be reworked. If the nut is damaged, replace complete mounting bracket.

2 - Weld nut in body

If weld nut threads are damaged, threads can be repaired using Heli-Coil thread inserts.

Servicing thread in side rail → Threads in longitudinal member, servicing 

3 - Bonded rubber bushing

4 - Nut, self-locking

5 - Hex bolt M 14 x 1.5 x 63

6 - Rear control arm bushing

7 - Hex bolt M 12 x 1.5 x 70

8 - Plate with nuts

9 - Hex nut, self-locking, 45 Nm

10 - Ball joint

11 - Hex head bolt

12 - Control arm

13 - Connecting Link

14 - Hex head bolt

15 - Hex nut

16 - Stabilizer bar

The subframe must be lowered to remove and install.

17 - Hex socket head bolt

18 - Hex bolt M 14 x 1.5 x 95

19 - Front control arm bushing

20 - Hex bolt M 12 x 1.5 x 82

21 - Hex head bolt, 50 Nm

22 - Hex head bolt, 50 Nm

23 - Pendulum support

24 - Hex head bolt, 25 Nm

25 - Rubber bushing

26 - Clamp

27 - Hex head bolt, 25 Nm

28 - Subframe