Subframe Overview

Subframe Overview

• Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of the suspension is not permitted.

• Always replace self-locking nuts.

• Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

• Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Therefore, the threaded connections of the components with bonded rubber bushings should only be tightened when the wheel bearing housing is lifted (curb weight position. Refer to => [ Front Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.






1 Front Final Drive

2 Nut

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

3 Bolt

• Always replace if removed.

4 Subframe

• Securing, refer to => [ Subframe, Securing ] Description and Operation.

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Subframe ] Subframe.

• Replacing, bonded rubber mount in the forward direction of travel, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, in the Forward Direction of Travel ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, in the Forward Direction of Travel.

• Replacing, bonded rubber mount in the backward direction of travel, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, in the Backward Direction of Travel ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, in the Backward Direction of Travel.

5 Bonded Rubber Mount

• Removal and installation, in the forward direction of travel, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, in the Forward Direction of Travel ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, in the Forward Direction of Travel.

• Removal and installation, in the backward direction of travel, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, in the Backward Direction of Travel ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, in the Backward Direction of Travel.

6 Thrust Washer

• The opening points opposite the direction of travel.

• Only V8 TDI

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.

7 Bolt

• 120 Nm + 180° turn

• Always replace if removed.

8 Eccentric Washer

• Inner bore with tab.

9 Nut

• 170 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

10 Lower Control Arm

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Lower Control Arm ] Lower Control Arm.

• Conical pin must be free of grease and oil.

• If necessary, clean using dry rag, do not use cleaning agents.

11 Eccentric Bolt

• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening.

• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).

12 Bolt

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

13 Nut

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

14 Bolt

• Always replace if removed.