Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

• Renewed: securing bolts

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• Only the left side of vehicle is shown to improve clarity.
• The locating pins T10096 may be tightened only to a maximum of 20 Nm; otherwise the threads of the locating pins may be damaged.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen bolts (arrows) and set to dimension (a).
2. Loosen bolt (arrow) for support T10552/2(2).
3. Turn support T10552/2(2) in such a way that moulding points in direction of travel.
4. Set dimension (b).
5. Loosen mounting pins T10552/1(3) at bottom on both sides.

6. Set dimension (c).
7. Turn threaded sleeve of mounting pin T10552/1(3) on both sides to set dimension (d).
8. Place rear axle support T10552(1) on engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931.
9. Tighten bolt (arrow) to 30 Nm. — 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)
10. Position rear axle support T10552(1) using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A or engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931(1) under rear axle and jack up.
11. Insert mounting pins T10552/1(2) in holes on rear axle (arrows A).
12. Secure support T10552/2(3) on rear axle using tensioning strap(4).
13. Remove one hexagon bolt (1) on each side. [Note: Only the left side of vehicle is shown to improve clarity.]
14. Screw in locating pins T10096(1). [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.]
15. Replace securing bolts on subframe one after the other on both sides with a locating pin from the locating pin set T10096(1) and tighten to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)

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