SUBFRAME, Securing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Assembly Tool, Sub-frame Alignment:T10486A

Fig 1: Subframe Alignment Assembly Tool Kit- Locating Pins
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Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931

Fig 2: Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 or VAG1383A
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-- Remove the front and rear noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the pendulum support bolts -1- from the transmission.

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-- Position the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 -1- under the subframe.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine/Gearbox Jack

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-- If necessary, clean the threads of the Locating Pins:T10486/1 .

To secure the subframe, the Locating Pins:T10486/1 must be installed at the positions -3-, -5-, -7- and -8- one after the other.

Fig 4: Subframe Tightening Sequence
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NOTE:

The Locating Pins:T10486/1 may only be tightened to a maximum of 20 Nm, since otherwise the locating pin threads will be damaged.

Rear Subframe, Securing

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

Fig 5: Subframe Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolt -3- and the support -4-.

-- Insert the Locating Pin:T10486/1 -1- and tighten to 20 Nm.

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-- Remove the bolts -2-.

Fig 6: Subframe Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolt -5- and the support -6-.

-- Insert the Locating Pin:T10486/1 and tighten to 20 Nm.

Front Subframe, Securing

-- Remove the bolt -8-.

Fig 7: Subframe Tightening Sequence

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-- Insert the Locating Pin:T10486/1 -1- and tighten to 20 Nm.

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-- Remove the bolt -7-.

Fig 8: Subframe Tightening Sequence

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-- Insert the Locating Pin:T10486/1 and tighten to 20 Nm.

Securing the subframe is completed when all above mentioned bolts are replaced with Locating Pins:T10486/1 one after the other.
The subframe position is now secured.