Touareg V10-5.0L DSL Turbo (BKW) (2004)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Subframe
Subframe
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Tensioner hooks (VW 552)
‹› Torque wrench (VAG 1331)
‹› Torque wrench (VAG 1332)
‹› Engine and transmission jack (VAG 1383 A)
‹› Socket, nominal size 14 mm (T10099/1)
‹› Spindle (10 - 222 A /11) (quantity: 2)
‹› Hose clamp (3094)
‹› Scissor lift table (VAS 6131)
‹› Left support (VAS 6131/6-1)
‹› Right support (VAS 6131/6-2)
‹› Left axle support (VAS 6131/6-3)
‹› Right axle support (VAS 6131/6-4)
‹› Support (2x) (VAS 6131/6-5)
‹› Ball joint puller (T10187)
Removing
Brief Description
Subframe is removed using scissor lift table. Front mounting points of engine carrier must be secured using shorter bolts. Subframe is removed
together with the following: Steering gear, front axle drive, lower control arm and wheel bearing housing. Air spring shock absorbers/struts with
mounting brackets and upper control arms remain on vehicle.
CAUTION!
Before starting work, stabilizer bars must be coupled in vehicles with separable stabilizer bars. Otherwise, there is the danger of injury
caused by unintentional separation.
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Depressurize hydraulic system for separable stabilizer bars using.
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Loosen wheel bolts.
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Raise vehicle.
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Remove front wheels.
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Hook in tensioner hooks (VW 552) on both vehicle sides in upper opening of wheel housing - arrow A - and in upper control arm - arrow B -.