Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Fixing position of subframe and brackets Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Locating pins -T10096-

t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Installing locating pins -T10096-

To fix position of subframe with brackets, locating pins -T10096- must be screwed one after the other into positions -1-, -8-, -9- and -18-.   Note The locating pins -T10096- may be tightened only to a maximum of 20 Nm; otherwise the threads of the locating pins may be damaged. –  Replace mounting bracket securing bolts along both sides one after the other with locating pins -T10096- and tighten them to 20 Nm.

Fixing position of mounting bracket –  Replace the bracket securing bolts along both sides one after the other with locating pins -T10096- and tighten them to 20 Nm.

Fixing position of bracket The position of the front axle is now fixed. Continue with removal of anti-roll bar → Anchor. Continue with removal and installation of steering box, left-hand drive vehicle (2nd generation) up to model year 2008 → Anchor. Continue with removal and installation of steering box, right-hand drive vehicle (2nd generation) up to model year 2008 → Anchor. Continue with removal and installation of steering box, left-hand drive vehicle (3rd generation) from model year 2009 → Anchor. Continue with removal and installation of steering box, right-hand drive vehicle (3rd generation) from model year 2009 → Anchor. Removing locating pins -T10096- Remove in reverse order. Ensure that the locating pins -T10096- are replaced one after the other with new bolts.

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Subframe to body t  Use new bolts	70 Nm + 90°
Bracket to body t  Use new bolts	70 Nm + 90°
Mounting bracket to body t  Use new bolts	70 Nm + 90°