Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Lowering subframe Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Locating pins -T10096-

t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Removing –  Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove ignition key so that the steering lock engages. Vehicles with keyless locking and starting system „Keyless Access“ –  Switch off ignition and open driver's door so that the steering lock engages. Continuation for all vehicles

–  Remove footwell trim -1-.

–  Remove bolt -1- and pull universal joint -2- off steering box. –  Remove lower noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

–  Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe -arrows-.

–  Disconnect pendulum support from gearbox by removing bolts -14-.

–  Unbolt nuts -1- from left and right coupling rods -2-. –  Pull out coupling rods -2- from anti-roll bar -3-. –  Fix position of subframe → Chapter.

–  Position engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under subframe. –  Place a wooden block -1- or similar between V.A.G 1383 A and subframe.

–  Remove bolts -9- and -10- and lower subframe a maximum of 10 cm.   Note Be sure to observe electrical wires to avoid overstretching them. Installing Install in reverse order. –  Install lower noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.   Note Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.

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°
Anti-roll bar to coupling rod t  Use new nut t  Counterhold on multi-point socket of joint pin	65 Nm
Universal joint to steering box t  Use new bolt	30 Nm
Exhaust system bracket to subframe → Engine; Rep. gr.26

Torque specifications for pendulum support to gearbox

Bolt	Specified torque
M10 x 35 t  Use new bolt	50 Nm + 90° further
M10 x 75 t  Use new bolt	50 Nm + 90° further