Subframe, removing and installing: Removing
- Remove wheel.
- Remove noise insulation.
- Remove the hex nuts from coupling rod - arrow - right and left from stabilizer bar.
- Loosen nut from ball joint.
- Install ball joint puller as shown in illustration and press out ball joint.
NOTE:
- To protect ball joint threads and for safety reasons leave nut on a few turns.
- Remove pendulum support - arrow A - and - B -.
- Remove bolt - 1 - for steering gear.
- 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.