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

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-- Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Fig 1: Identifying E-Box Wire

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-- Disconnect the 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.

-- Open the wiring duct and wiring harness for the steering.

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

Vehicles with "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking and Starting System

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

Continuation for All Vehicles

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

Fig 3: Identifying Footwell Trim Panel

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the universal joint -1-, and then remove the universal joint in the direction of -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Universal Joint And Screw

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CAUTION:

If the universal joint is separated from the electro-mechanical steering gear, the following work cannot be performed:

Switching on the ignition
Turning the steering gear
Turning the steering column.

These points must be observed since performing these actions could cause irreparable damage.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the front wheels.

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

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-.

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-- If equipped, disconnect the connector -2- from the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-. To do so, open the catch -3- in the direction of -arrow- and release the connector.

-- Free up the wiring harness on the engine and subframe.

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

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

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-- Loosen the clamping sleeve bolts -arrows- and push it toward the rear.

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

Fig 6: 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 the left and right side of the 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 the nut from the right and left tie rod ends but do not remove it.

Fig 8: Identifying Nut Of Track Rod Ball Joint

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CAUTION:

To protect the thread, screw the nut on the pin several turns.

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

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-- 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 .

-- Place the : VAS6931 -1- under the subframe.

Fig 10: Identifying Engine/Gearbox Jack

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-- Unclip all other cable mounting points on the subframe.

-- Remove the bolts -5 and 6-.

Fig 11: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Lower the subframe using the : VAS6931 .

-- Secure the subframe to the : VAS6931 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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