Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing subframe Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Removing –  Remove front wheels. –  Remove noise insulation.

–  Remove nuts -arrows-.

–  Unscrew hexagon nut -1- from coupling rod (left and right sides). –  Pull out coupling rod -3- from anti-roll bar -2- on left and right side. –  Turn anti-roll bar upwards. Vehicles with exhaust pipe beneath subframe –  Remove front exhaust pipe → Rep. Gr.26. Vehicles with exhaust pipe above subframe

–  Pull retaining rings for exhaust pipe from subframe. Continuation for all vehicles

–  Unbolt steering box from subframe -arrows- and tie up with wire (or similar). –  Fix position of subframe → Chapter. –  Lower subframe using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-. Installing –  Secure subframe → Anchor. Continue installation in reverse order. –  Install wheels and tighten bolts or nuts → Chapter.

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Swivel joint to suspension link t  Use new nuts.	100 Nm
Steering box to subframe t  Use new bolts.	50 Nm + 90°
Coupling rod to anti-roll bar	40 Nm