volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing sub-frame 10.99 > > < Removing and installing ball joint
Running gear, axles, steering
Servicing front suspension
Removing and installing sub-frame >09.99
 
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Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • ◆ V.A.G 1383 A Gearbox jack

Removing

 
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  • ‒ → Unbolt exhaust pipe.
  • ‒ Unbolt steering box from sub-frame and e.g. secure with wire.
 
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  • ‒ → Unclip cable (arrows).
 
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  • ‒ → Separate connector for Lambda probe (arrow).
 
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  • ‒ → Unclip cable (arrow) for Lambda probe at retainer.
  • ‒ Remove Lambda probe -1-.
 
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  • ‒ → Unbolt pendulum support -1- from gearbox.
  • ‒ Mark installation position of bolts.
 
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  • ‒ → Remove bolts (arrows).
  • ‒ Place gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A under sub-frame.
  • ‒ Remove bolts for sub-frame.
  • ‒ Lower sub-frame using gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence, when doing this note the following:

Before inserting bolts for sub-frame position steering box on sub-frame and insert bolts.

Removing and installing sub-frame 10.99 > > < Removing and installing ball joint