Rear Axle, Lowering, Front Section

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support: T10337
Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS 6931

-- Remove the rear underbody trim panel. Refer to REAR UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the brake line -1- on the right side of the subframe -2- -arrow A- and -arrow B-.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Unclip the brake line -1- on the left side of the subframe -2- -arrows-.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Attach the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support: T10337 -A- on the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS 6931 -B-.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Position the Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support: T10337 -A- at the subframe -1-.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of an accident when lowering or lifting the vehicle when the support and lifting tool is underneath it.

- Do not lift or lower the vehicle when the support and lifting tool is underneath.

- Do not leave the support and lifting tool under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Support the subframe -1- using the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS 6931 -B-.

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the wires, hoses and connections.

- Do not lower the subframe more than specified.

- When lowering pay attention that components are not damaged.

-- Lower the subframe -1- approximately 35 mm.

Installing

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

Vehicles with lock washers on the front bearing on the subframe

-- Make sure, that no lock washers -1- are located between the vehicle and the locating pins.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Conditions

No lock washers -1- may be installed on the front bearing on the subframe -4- with non-ribbed surface -3-.

-- Remove the locating pins.

-- Replace the lock washer -3-.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Conditions

The lock washers -3- must be installed on both sides of the vehicle.

-- Insert the lock washer -3- with the locking tabs in the front bearing on the subframe -2-.

-- Perform the axle alignment. Refer to Axle Alignment .

Continuation for all vehicles

Tightening Specifications

Refer to Overview - Subframe .
Refer to WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .
Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDER BODY TRIM PANELS, 55, 62 KWH , OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, 82 KWH or OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, 82 KWH GTX .