Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Locating pins -T10096-

Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-

Installing locating pins -T10096-

Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

–	Position engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- with universal gearbox mounting -V.A.G 1359/2--1- under subframe and secure with tensioning strap.

Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

To fix position of subframe, locating pins -T10486- must be screwed in successively at positions -1- on both sides of vehicle.

–	Unscrew one bolt -1- on each side.

Note

Only the left side of vehicle is shown to improve clarity.

Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

–	Screw in locating pins -T10096--1-.

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.

–	Replace securing bolts on subframe one after the other on both sides with a locating pin from the locating pin set -T10486--1- and tighten to 20 Nm.

The position of the subframe is now fixed.

Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

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