Subframe, removing and installing: Removing

• Remove wheel.
• Remove noise insulation.
• Mark installation position of bolts from ball joint to control arm.

Fig 1: Removing Suspension Link Bolts

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• Remove bolts - Arrows  -.
• Disconnect axle shaft from transmission axle flange.
• Secure axle shaft to body with wire.

The axle shaft must not hang down! 

• Pull wheel bearing housing with ball joint out from control arm.

Fig 2: Supporting Wheel And Suspension With A Piece Of Wood

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• Swing wheel with suspension strut outward and support e.g. with a piece of wood - 1  -.

Fig 3: Subframe Remove/Install Components & Bolts

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• Remove bolts - 1  - and - 2  - and remove pendulum support.
• Remove bolt - 5  - for steering gear.
• Remove stabilizer bar link nut - 7  -
• TDI engines, remove bolts - 6  - for exhaust system.

• Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with V.A.G 1359/2 under subframe.
• Remove bolts - 3  - and - 4  - for the subframe.
• Lower subframe using engine and transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.