Repairing subframe, four-wheel drive, from week 22/2012 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

• Renewed: subframe securing bolts, bonded rubber bushes

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• Do not open brake line.
• 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.
• Make a mark (1) on subframe centred on cut-out in bonded rubber bush (2).
• The clip will be destroyed and must be renewed.

🔩 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 wheel bolts.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove wheels.
4. Remove spring .
5. Remove rear silencer of exhaust system 26Exhaust system; Removing and installing parts of the exhaust system.

6. Disconnect electrical connections between rear axle and body.
7. Remove anti-roll bar .
8. Remove track rods .
9. Pull out retaining clip (1) on both sides of vehicle. [Note: Do not open brake line.]
10. Remove cover (1).
11. Use tensioning straps T10038 to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides.
12. ⚠ If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a great danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform! — Position engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A with universal gearbox supportV.A.G 1359/2 beneath subframe and secure with strap.
13. Unscrew one hexagon bolt (1) or (2) on both sides. [Note: Only the left side of vehicle is shown to improve clarity.]
14. Fix position of subframe using 2 locating pins T10096 and tighten to 20 Nm. [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.] — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
15. Replace subframe securing bolts on both sides one after the other with locating pins T10096 and tighten to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
16. Mark installation position of bonded rubber bush in relation to subframe with e.g. a felt-tip pen (1). [Note: Make a mark (1) on subframe centred on cut-out in bonded rubber bush (2).]
17. Lever anti-twist device (1) off bonded rubber bush near retaining lug using, for example, a screwdriver (2).
18. Lower subframe approx. 100 mm using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
19. Unclip brake line (1) from clip (arrow) on left side. [Note: The clip will be destroyed and must be renewed.]
20. Fit special tools as shown in illustration.
21. Take up play in special tools.
22. Press out bonded rubber bush. [Note: The collar of the outer ring of the bonded rubber bush will be sheared off by the mounting when the bush is pulled out. This occurs with a loud bang.After the bush has been pulled out, it must be removed from the tube T10356/2 with light hammer blows.]
23. As an assembly aid, draw a line (1) on the vertical rib of the bonded rubber bush.
24. Coat outer edge of bonded rubber bush with assembly paste.
25. Set up special tools with bonded rubber bush on subframe as shown.
26. Check position of bonded rubber bush, realign if necessary and preload bonded rubber bush using special tools. [Note: Ensure that the hose from the hydraulic cylinderVAS 6178 to the foot pumpVAS 6179 is routed between the trailing arm and the fuel tank while pressing in the bush.Ensure that the bonded rubber bush does not cant at the start of the pressing action. Otherwise, the outer ring could be damaged.]
27. Operate pump to press bonded rubber bush in until collar lies »flush« on subframe. [Note: When a bonded rubber bush is defective, the bonded rubber bush on the opposite side must also be renewed; allocation Electronic Parts Catalogue "“the parts catalogue.”".Before replacing a defective bonded rubber bush, check the other bonded rubber bushes.If cracks or other damage is visible, these bonded rubber bushes must be renewed also.To renew bonded rubber bushes, the subframe must be lowered at the front or the rear. The removal of the subframe is not required.Mark position of bonded rubber bushes in relation to subframe before removing.]
28. Loosen wheel bolts.
29. Raise vehicle.
30. Remove wheels.
31. Remove spring .
32. Remove rear silencer of exhaust system 26Exhaust system; Removing and installing parts of the exhaust system.
33. Pull out retaining clip (1) on both sides of vehicle. [Note: Do not open brake line.]
34. Remove cover (1).
35. Use tensioning straps T10038 to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides.
36. ⚠ If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a great danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform! — Position engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A with universal gearbox supportV.A.G 1359/2 beneath subframe and secure with strap.
37. Unscrew one hexagon bolt (1) or (2) on both sides. [Note: Only the left side of vehicle is shown to improve clarity.]
38. Fix position of subframe using locating pins T10096. [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.]
39. Replace subframe securing bolts on both sides one after the other with locating pins T10096 and tighten to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
40. Mark installation position of bonded rubber bush in relation to subframe with e.g. a felt-tip pen (1). [Note: Make a mark (1) on subframe centred on cut-out in bonded rubber bush (2).]
41. Lever anti-twist device (1) off bonded rubber bush near retaining lug using, for example, a screwdriver (2).
42. Lower subframe approx. 100 mm using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
43. Unclip brake line (1) from clip (arrow) on left side. [Note: The clip will be destroyed and must be renewed.]
44. Fit special tools as shown in illustration.
45. Take up play in special tools.
46. Press out bonded rubber bush. [Note: The collar of the outer ring of the bonded rubber bush will be sheared off by the mounting when the bush is pulled out. This occurs with a loud bang.After the bush has been pulled out, it must be removed from the tube T10356/6 with light hammer blows.]
47. As an assembly aid, draw a line (1) on the vertical rib of the bonded rubber bush.
48. Coat outer edge of bonded rubber bush with assembly paste.
49. Set up special tools with bonded rubber bush on subframe as shown.
50. Check position of bonded rubber bush, realign if necessary and preload bonded rubber bush using special tools. [Note: Ensure that the bonded rubber bush does not cant at the start of the pressing action. Otherwise, the outer ring could be damaged.]
51. Operate pump to press bonded rubber bush in until collar lies »flush« on subframe.

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