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Running gear, axles, steering

Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, Golf GTE

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Locating pins -T10096-
Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, Golf GTE

Engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931-

Installing locating pins -T10096-
Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, Golf GTE
  • Position engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931--1- underneath subframe, and secure with tensioning strap.
Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, Golf GTE
  • Unscrew bolt -1- on both sides.
To fix position of subframe, locating pins -T10096- must be screwed in successively at positions -2- and -3- on both sides of vehicle.
Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, Golf GTE
  • Remove one of the front bolts of the subframe -arrow-
Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, Golf GTE
  • Screw in locating pins -T10096--1-.
Note The locating pins -T10096- may be tightened only to a maximum of 20 N·m; otherwise the threads of the locating pins may be damaged.
  • This procedure must now be carried out for the second front bolt and the rear bolts of the subframe.

The position of the subframe is now fixed.
Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, Golf GTE

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