Removing and installing subframe without steering rack from model year 2011 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

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• The 3rd generation electromechanical steering rack is only secured at 3 points.

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen wheel bolts.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove wheels.
4. Remove lower noise insulation (if fitted) General body repairs, exterior50Assembly overview - noise insulation.
5. Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe (arrows).

6. Remove nuts (arrows) on left and right sides of vehicle.
7. Loosen double clamp of exhaust system.
8. Pull swivel joint out of suspension link.
9. Remove hexagon nut (1) from coupling rod (3) (left and right sides).
10. Pull out coupling rod (3) from anti-roll bar (2) on left and right-hand side.
11. Disconnect pendulum support from gearbox by removing bolts (11).
12. Fix position of subframe .
13. Remove bolts for steering rack (9) and (10). [Note: The 3rd generation electromechanical steering rack is only secured at 3 points.]
14. Position engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931(1) under subframe
15. Unscrew bolts (5) and (6).
16. Lower subframe with engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931.
17. Secure steering rack to body.

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