Removing and installing subframe, anti-roll bar and suspension link (Plus running gear) — VW
Removing and installing subframe, anti-roll bar and suspension link (Plus running gear) on VW: factory workshop procedure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Removing and installing subframe, anti-roll bar and suspension link (Plus running gear)
Hexagon bolt, 35 Nm
Swivel joint
Checking
Chapter
.
Check rubber boot for damage, renew swivel joint if necessary.
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Mark installation position; if suspension link is renewed, set to centre of elongated hole and check toe setting.
Self-locking hexagon nut, 45 Nm
Plate with nuts
Rear suspension link bush
Installation position
Fig.
.
Pressing out and in
Fig.
.
Suspension link
Elongated holes are not used to set camber!
Air guide
Secured to suspension link with a clip.
Front suspension link bush
Pressing out and in
Fig.
.
Hexagon bolt M12 x 1.5 x 78
70 Nm and turn 90° further.
Hexagon bolt M12 x 1.5 x 65
70 Nm and turn 90° further.
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
Hexagon bolt M12 x 1.5 x 82
50 Nm and turn 90° further.
Hexagon nut, 25 Nm
Hexagon bolt, 25 Nm
To secure anti-roll bar.
Hexagon bolt, 65 Nm
Anti-roll bar clamp
Vibration damper
Not fitted in vehicles with VR6 engine.
Subframe
Removing and installing when assemblies are installed: support assemblies
Fig.
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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
.
Anti-roll bar bush
Anti-roll bar
24 mm ∅.
Cap nut
Reworking in longitudinal member
Chapter
.
Pressing suspension link front bush out and in
Note
Before pressing in coat with 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
Supporting engine/gearbox assembly with
support bracket
10-222/A
and
frame
10-222A/1
.
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