Rear Axle, Lowering, PASSAT GTE

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Tensioning Strap:T10523 
• Engine Support Set - Special Hook (2 pc.):10-222B/20 
• Tensioning Strap:T10038 

Lower the Subframe with Attachments.

The following information describes the removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle as an example.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Remove the brake calipers on both sides of the vehicle and hang on the body.

-- Remove the springs. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If necessary, remove the rear muffler from the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, PASSAT, ARTEON .

Vehicles with Level Control System Sensor

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Disconnect and free up the right and left connector -1- from the rear speed sensor.

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-- Disconnect the right and left electromechanical parking brake connector -2- from the brake caliper.

-- Remove and free up the wiring harness from the retainers -arrows-.

-- Remove the clamps -1- on both sides of the vehicle.

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-- Free up the brake lines from the bracket.

-- Secure both sides of the vehicle on the hoist lifting arms using the Tensioning Straps:T10038  .

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1. Tensioning Strap:T10038 

-- If equipped, remove the underbody trim panel on the trailing arm mounting bracket. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

-- Loosen the nuts -arrows- and lower the heat shield -1-.

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-- On both sides of the vehicle, insert the Engine Support Bridge - Special Hook:10-222A/20  -1- into the opening in the longitudinal member -arrow-.

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-- Pull the Tensioning Strap:T10523  -2- through a hook.

-- Guide the Tensioning Strap:T10523  -1- through behind the braces -arrows-.

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-- Pull the Tensioning Strap:T10523  through the second hook and secure the fuel tank.

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

-- Carefully lower the subframe with its attachments approximately 20 mm.

Subframe with Attachments, Installing

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

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

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to SUBFRAME 
• Wheel Bolts. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .
• Double clamp for exhaust pipes. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, PASSAT, ARTEON .

-- Evaluate if an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .