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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Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm:VAG1332A

Fig 2: Identifying Torque Wrench 1332
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Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 or Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAG1383A

Fig 3: Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 or VAG1383A
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NOTE:

For certain assemblies on the vehicle, subframe or complete front axle must be removed.

The original position of the subframe to the body is ensured by using four :T10486/1 .

:T10486/1 (quantity 2) are part of the :T10486 . If the :T10486 is already in the service operation, then only the supplement from the :T10486/1 (quantity 2) are required.

If the :T10486 is not already in the service operation, then the :T0486A is used. This has four :T10486/1 and two Locating Pins:T10486/2 The :T10486/2 are not necessary for the following steps.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the rear noise insulation from the subframe. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- If equipped, remove the center underbody trim panel. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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-- Place the :VAS6931 or :VAG1383A -1- under the subframe.

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

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

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NOTE:

The :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-.

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

-- Remove the bolts -9 and 10-.

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

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-- Remove the bolts -2-.

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

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

Front Subframe, Securing

-- Remove the bolt -8-.

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

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-- Remove the bolt -7-.

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

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