Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Fixing position of subframe Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Locating pins -T10486-

t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Carry out the following work:   Caution The locating pins -T10486- have different threads: t  Locating pins -T10486/1-: M12x1.5 (used for locating subframe in rear area) t  Locating pins -T10486/2-: M10 (used for locating subframe in front area)

–  Unscrew the bolts for the pendulum support -1- and -2- from the gearbox. –  Position engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under subframe. –  Clean threads of locating pin -T10486-. It is essential to follow specified sequence of work steps below!

To locate subframe in position, locating pins -T10486/2- must be screwed in successively at positions -1-. At positions -2-locating pins -T10486/1- must be screwed in successively. Positions -1- must be located first.   Note The locating pins -T10486/2- may be tightened only to a maximum of 20 Nm; otherwise the threads of the locating pins may be damaged.

–  Replace securing bolts -1- with locating pins -T10486/2- one after the other on both sides of the vehicle and tighten to 20 Nm. –  Replace securing bolts -2- with locating pins -T10486/1- one after the other on both sides of the vehicle and tighten to 20 Nm. –  The process of locating the subframe is complete when all 4 of the bolts have successively been replaced in turn with locating pins -T10486/1- and locating pins -T10486/2- respectively. Continue with removal of subframe → Anchor. Continue with removal of anti-roll bar → Anchor. Continue with removal and installation of steering box → Anchor. Remove locating pins -T10486/1- and locating pins -T10486/2-. Remove locating pins -T10486/1- and locating pins -T10486/2- in reverse order. Note the following points:

–  Only unscrew one locating pin at a time and replace it with a new bolt -1- and -2-.

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Subframe to body M10 t  Use new bolts.	50 Nm + 180° further
Subframe to body M12x1.5 t  Use new bolts.	70 Nm + 180° further
Pendulum support to gearbox t  Use new bolts.	40 Nm + 90° further