Removing and installing subframe with hydraulic steering rack — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)

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• Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove completely.
• If intermediate plate (1) is fitted, always make sure that it is inserted between subframe (2) and body.

📋 Procedure

1. Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove ignition key so that the steering lock engages.
2. Switch off ignition and open driver's door so that the steering lock engages.
3. Unscrew bolts (1) and remove footwell trim (2).
4. Unscrew bolt (arrow) from universal joint (1) and pull off universal joint in (direction of arrow).
5. Clamp off suction and return hoses at power steering oil reservoir.

6. Clamp off suction and return hoses at power steering oil reservoir.
7. Loosen wheel bolts.
8. Raise vehicle.
9. Remove front wheels.
10. Remove lower noise insulation General body repairs, exterior 50. Assembly overview - noise insulation.
11. Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe (arrows).
12. Loosen double clamp of exhaust system.
13. Remove hexagon nut (1) from coupling rod (3) (left and right sides).
14. Pull out coupling rod (3) from anti-roll bar (2) on left and right side.
15. Remove nuts (arrows) on left and right sides of vehicle.
16. Pull swivel joint out of suspension link.
17. Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove completely.
18. ⚠ Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread on pin. — Push track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing and remove nut.
19. Disconnect pendulum support from gearbox by removing bolts (11).
20. Fix position of subframe (see the separate procedure).
21. Disconnect pressure and return lines (1) from steering rack.
22. Position engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A(1) under subframe.
23. Remove bolts (5) and (6) and lower subframe with engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A.
24. Secure subframe to engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A with the appropriate strap.
25. If intermediate plate (1) is fitted, always make sure that it is inserted between subframe (2) and body.
26. Install noise insulation and tighten, specified torque General body repairs, exterior 50. Assembly overview - noise insulation.
27. Install front wheels and tighten (see the separate procedure).

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