SUBFRAME And Steering Gear, Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear: Removing

-- Disconnect the wire -1- from the E-box.

Fig 1: Identifying E-Box Wire

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-- Disconnect the harness connector -1-.

Fig 2: Locating Harness Connector

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-- Remove the cap nut -arrow- and disconnect the ground wire.

-- Remove the wiring harness from the bracket on the longitudinal member so that it can be removed together with the steering gear.

-- Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key so that the steering wheel lock engages.

Vehicle with "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking and Starting System

-- Switch the ignition off and open the driver door so the steering wheel lock locks.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Remove the bolts -1- and cover -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Footwell Trim Panel

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-- Remove the screw -arrow- from the universal joint -1-. Then remove the universal joint in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Universal Joint And Screw

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-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the front wheels.

-- Remove the lower noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION OVERVIEW .

-- Remove exhaust system bracket from subframe -arrows-.

Fig 5: Identifying Exhaust System Bracket (Suspended Mount) Bolts

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-- Loosen the double clamp for the exhaust system.

-- Remove the left and right nut -1- from the coupling rod -3-.

Fig 6: Identifying Coupling Rod And Nuts And Stabilizer Bar

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-- Remove the coupling rod -3- from the stabilizer bar -2- on the left and right sides.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- on left and right side of vehicle.

Fig 7: Identifying Nuts -Arrows- On Left And Right Side Of Vehicle, Removal

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-- Remove the control arm from the ball joint.

-- Loosen nut of track rod ball joint, but do not unscrew yet.

Fig 8: Identifying Nut Of Track Rod Ball Joint

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-- Remove the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing and remove the nut.

1. Ball Joint PullerT10187

-- Remove the bolts -11- and then remove the pendulum support from the transmission.

Fig 9: Identifying Pendulum Support Bolts

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

-- Move the Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A -1- under the subframe. 

Fig 10: Identifying Engine/Gearbox Jack

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-- Remove the screws -5- and -6-.

Fig 11: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Lower the subframe using the Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A.

-- Secure the subframe to the Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A with the accompanying strap.

Fig 12: Identifying Subframe Secured On Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Accompanying Strap

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