Subframe

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Subframe

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Straps (T10038)

• Locating fixtures (T10096)

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) with universal transmission support (V.A.G 1359/2)

Subframe with Components, Removing

• Be aware that if there is additional work where the drive axle hex head bolt must be loosened, this must also occur with the vehicle resting on the wheels. Loosening drive axle hex head bolt. Refer to => [ Drive Axle Hex Bolt Connection, Loosening and Tightening ] All Wheel Drive (AWD).

- Remove wheels.

- Remove coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ]. Coil Spring

- Remove exhaust system rear muffler.

- Disconnect electrical connections between subframe and body.

- Remove bolt - arrow -.





- Disconnect brake lines, items - 1 - and - 2 -.





- Disconnect electrical parking brake connections at brake caliper.

- Remove retainer - 1 -, pressing out inner pins of rivets - arrows A -.





- Remove line - 1 - at mounting bracket - arrow A -.





- Mark installation position of mounting bracket - 2 - on body.

- Remove bolt - B arrows -.

- Disconnect Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) connector.

- Check whether there is a marking (colored point) - arrows - on joint washer or final drive flange. If there is no mark, mark position of joint washer and final drive flange to each other - arrows -.





- Disconnect Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (G44) and Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (G46) connectors.

- Remove rear driveshaft tube from rear final drive with joint washer and vibration damper - arrows -.





- Remove the center bracket bolts - arrows - two turns.





- Support driveshaft at tunnel support with a piece of wood.





- Move rear driveshaft tube as far as possible in direction of transmission.

- Disconnect connector to Haldex clutch above final drive.

- Now secure vehicle on both sides to lifting arms on hoist with (T10038).





CAUTION!
If vehicle is not secured, it could slide off of hoist.

- Place (V.A.G 1383 A) with (V.A.G 1359/2) below subframe and secure with strap.





To locate subframe, (T10096) must be screwed in one after the other on both sides of the vehicle at positions - 1 - and - 2 -.





- Remove hex head screw - 1 - or - 2 - on both sides.

• For the sake of a better illustration, only the left side of the vehicle is shown.

- Location position of subframe with (T10096).





• (T10096) may only be tightened to a maximum of 20 Nm, since otherwise the threads of the locating bolts will be damaged.

- Replace subframe bolts one after the other on both sides using (T10096) and tighten them to 20 Nm.

Position of subframe is now secured.

- Carefully lower subframe with components.

• Make sure there is enough clearance for brake lines, electrical lines and driveshaft centering pin when lowering.

Subframe with Components, Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

- When installing the wires for the electrical parking brake, make sure the dimension - a - between the connector - 1 - and the retainer - 2 - is exact.





Dimension - a - = 150 mm

Remove driveshaft at rear final drive.

- Bleed brake system.

Tightening Specifications