Lower Control Arm, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With DSG Transmission 0DL, 0GC And PASSAT GTE: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

-- Replacing the seal -1-.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Fold up the seal -1- over the collar of the steering gear -2- so that the rubber lip encloses the collar all around -arrows-.

-- Check the seal -1- for secure fit.

-- Coat the seal from above with lubricant for example soft soap.

NOTE:

After attaching the steering gear to the universal joint, make sure that seal on steering gear is positioned on the mounting plate without any kinks and is sealed correctly. The opening to the footwell must be sealed correctly. Water leak and/or noises may be the result.

Make sure that the sealing surface is clean.

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

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Tighten the bolts -arrows-.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

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

-- Install the subframe on the body.

-- Tighten the nuts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts, Tightening

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

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

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

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

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 - SUBFRAME
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 OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS .
Noise insulation bolts. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .
Exhaust system to subframe. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, PASSAT, ARTEON .