Removal and Replacement
Subframe Overview
1 Eccentric Screw
• For camber setting
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening
2 Nut
• 120 Nm
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
3 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab
4 Eccentric Screw
• For toe setting
• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening
5 Eccentric Washer
• Inner bore with tab
6 Nut
• 120 Nm
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
• Adjust the torque wrench (V.A.G 1332) to 80 Nm to tighten the nut.
• This tightening specification does only apply in conjunction with insert tool 18 (T10179)
7 Axle Beam
8 Bolt
• 90 Nm + 180°
• Always replace if removed.
9 Lower Transverse Link
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link
10 Nut
• 70 Nm + 180°
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
11 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
12 Threaded Rivet
• M6
13 Expanding Rivet
14 Stone Chip Protection
• Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog
15 Bolt
• 8 Nm
16 Nut
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
17 Bolt
• 130 Nm + 180°
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
18 Upper Transverse Link
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link
19 Washer
20 Nut
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
21 Wheel Bearing Housing
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing
22 Washer
23 Bolt
• 130 Nm + 180°
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
24 Tie Rod
• Opened downward (the right and left tie rods are the same)
• Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Service and Repair
25 Bolt
• Always replace if removed.
26 Nut
• 70 Nm + 180°
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed.
• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.