Removing and installing subframe, anti-roll bar and suspension link (basic running gear) — VW

Removing and installing subframe, anti-roll bar and suspension link (basic running gear)
Note
If a vehicle has to be moved after the drive shaft has been removed, first install an outer joint instead of the drive shaft and tighten to 50 Nm because otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged.
Wheel alignment specifications
Chapter
It is not permitted to weld or straighten suspension parts which bear loads or locate the wheels.
Always renew self-locking nuts.
Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.
Hexagon bolt, 35 Nm
Swivel joint
Checking
Chapter
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Check rubber boot for damage, renew swivel joint if necessary.
Mark installation position; if suspension link is renewed, set to centre of elongated hole and check toe setting.
Elongated holes are not used to set camber! Non-observance may damage drive shafts.
Plate with nuts
Air guide
Secured by clip to suspension link.
Rear suspension link bush
Rear suspension link bush
Installation position
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Pressing out and in
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Hexagon bolt M12 x 1.5 x 82
50 Nm and turn 90° further.
Hexagon bolt M12 x 1.5 x 65
70 Nm and turn 90° further.
Hexagon bolt M12 x 1.5 x 78
70 Nm and turn 90° further.
Front suspension link bush
Pressing out
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Pressing in
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Coupling rod
With rubber bush.
Mounting for coupling rod
Conical side to suspension link.
Washer
Collar faces away from mounting.
Self-locking hexagon nut, 20 Nm
Subframe
Removing and installing when assemblies are installed: support assemblies
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Take subframe with suspension links (but without steering box) out downwards using
engine and gearbox jack
V.A.G 1383 A
. After installing, check front wheel alignment and position of steering wheel.
Aligning engine/gearbox assembly
Engine
Rep. Gr.
10
.
Hexagon bolt, 65 Nm
Anti-roll bar bush
Anti-roll bar
Anti-roll bar clamp
Hexagon bolt, 25 Nm
To secure anti-roll bar.
Vibration damper
Note installation position; larger part must project over subframe.
Self-locking hexagon nut, 25 Nm
Cap nut
Reworking in longitudinal member
Chapter
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Pressing out front suspension link bush
Pressing in front suspension link bush
Note
Before pressing in coat with acid-free lubricant e.g. with
assembly paste
G 052 109 A2
.
Installation position of rear bush in suspension link
One of the embossed arrows points towards the recess in the suspension link and the kidney shaped opening
arrow A
faces towards centre of vehicle.
Pressing out / pressing in rear suspension link bush
Note
If bonded rubber bush is tight because of corrosion, cut rubber out. Saw through steel casing and drive bush out.
Supporting engine/gearbox assembly with
support bracket
10-222/A
and
frame
10-222A/1
.