Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Lowering subframe Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Carry out the following work: Removing –  Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove ignition key so that the steering lock engages.

–  Unscrew bolts -1- and remove footwell trim -2-.

–  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.66.

–  Pull retaining rings -1- for exhaust pipe off subframe. –  Loosen double clamp of exhaust system.

–  Remove 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. –  Fix position of subframe → Chapter. –  Lower subframe no more than 10 cm. Installing Install in reverse order. –  Install lower noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.   Note Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.

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
Coupling rod to anti-roll bar	40 Nm
Universal joint to steering box t  Use new bolts.	20 Nm + 180° further