Lower Control Arm, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With DSG Transmission 0D9, 0DD, Excluding PASSAT GTE: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

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-- Insert the rear control arm -1- into the subframe in -direction of arrow- and swivel it forward.

-- Tighten the bolts -arrows-.

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NOTE:

Tighten the bolts -arrows- and nuts in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Tighten the nuts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts, Tightening

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-- Remove the Engine Support:T10533 .

-- Remove the exhaust system double clamp. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .

-- Install the pendulum support. Refer to PENDULUM SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust System Bracket (Suspended Mount) Bolts

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

NOTE:

The level control system sensor lever must point toward vehicle exterior.

The thread on the level control system sensor must be installed into the exterior hole in the control arm. The retaining tab on the level control system sensor must engage into the inner hole in order to assure a correct installation position.

-- For vehicles with a level control system sensor, perform the basic setting using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT
Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR
Wheel Bolts. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .
Pendulum support bolts. Refer to PENDULUM SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Noise insulation bolts. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
Double clamp for exhaust pipes. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, PASSAT, ARTEON .
Exhaust system to subframe. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, PASSAT, ARTEON .
Driveshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT .