SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Lowering subframe Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Locking device -T10096-

t  Engine/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Carry out the following work: Removal: –  Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove ignition key so that the electronic steering column lock engages. Vehicles with keyless locking and starting system „Keyless Access“ –  Switch off ignition and open driver's door so that the steering lock engages. Continued for all vehicles

–  Remove nuts -arrows- and remove footwell trim -1-.

–  Unscrew bolt -arrow- from universal joint -1- and pull off universal joint in -direction of arrow-. –  Remove lower noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

–  Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe -arrows-.

–  Unscrew bolts -14- and detach pendulum support from gearbox.

–  Remove hexagon nut -1- from coupling rod -3- (left and right sides). –  Pull out coupling rod -3- from anti-roll bar -2- on left and right side. –  Fit the subframe → Chapter.

–  Place engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under subframe. –  Place, for example, a wooden block -1- between engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- and subframe.

–  Remove bolts -9- and -10- and lower subframe a maximum of 10 cm.   Note Be sure to observe electrical wires to avoid overstretching them. Installation Installation is carried out in reverse order. In the process, note the following:

–  Always make sure that intermediate plate -1- is inserted between subframe -2- and body. –  Install lower noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.   Note Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.

Specified torques

Component	Tightening torque
Anti-roll bar to coupling rod t  Use new nuts t  Counterhold on multi-point socket of joint pin	65 Nm
Universal joint to steering box t  Use new bolt.	30 Nm
Exhaust system bracket to subframe → Engine; Rep. gr.26

Specified torques, subframe to body

Bolt.	Tightening torque
M12 x 1.5 x 90 t  Use new bolts.	70 Nm and then turn 180° further
M12 x 1.5 x 100 t  Use new bolts.	70 Nm and then turn 180° further

Specified torques for pendulum support to gearbox

Bolt.	Tightening torque
M10 x 35 t  Use new bolt.	50 Nm and then turn 90° further
M10 x 75 t  Use new bolt.	50 Nm and then turn 90° further
M12 x 1.5 x 85 ; M12 x 1.5 x 50 t  Use new bolt.	60 Nm and then turn 90° further