Volkswagen ID.4: Subframe

• Assembly overview - subframe mountings
• Assembly overview - subframe
• Fixing subframe in position
• Preparing scissor-type assembly platform
• Taking up weight of subframe using scissor-type assembly platform
• Renewing gearbox/transmission unit mounting
• Renewing motor mountings
• Renewing front subframe mountings
• Renewing rear subframe mountings

Assembly overview - subframe mountings

1. Right motor mounting

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Renewing motor mountings

2. Subframe

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Assembly overview - subframe
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Fixing subframe in position
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Taking up weight of subframe using scissor-type assembly platform
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Removing and installing rear axle

3. Subframe mounting, rear right

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Renewing rear subframe mountings

4. Gearbox mounting

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Renewing gearbox mounting

5. Subframe mounting, rear left

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Renewing rear subframe mountings

6. Intermediate plate

• Depending on equipment/ version
• Renew after removing

7. Left engine mounting

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Renewing motor mountings

8. Subframe mountings, front left

• Renew on both sides.
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Renewing front subframe mountings

9. Subframe mounting, front right

• Renew on both sides.
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Renewing front subframe mountings

10. Intermediate plate

• Depending on equipment/version
• Renew after removing

Assembly overview - subframe

1. Bolt

• M 6 x 25
• 8 Nm

2. Bracket
3. Bolt

• Qty. 4
• Renew after removing
• M14 × 1.5 × 125
• 130 Nm +180º

4. Subframe

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Assembly overview - subframe mountings
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Fixing subframe in position
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Taking up weight of subframe using scissor-type assembly platform
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Removing and installing rear axle

5. Intermediate plate

• Depending on equipment/ version
• Renew on both sides.
• Qty. 2

6. Bracket
7. Bolt

• M 6 x 25
• 8 Nm

Fixing subframe in position

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• locating pin - T10463-
• magnetic rod and mirror - VAS 241 005-

NOTICE

If the subframe is removed, the axle settings may change.

This can influence the driving behaviour of the vehicle.

• Secure the subframe in its exact position relative to the body using 4 threaded pins.
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Securing vehicle to support arms of lifting platform
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Prepare scissor-type assembly platform .
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Taking up weight of subframe using scissortype assembly platform
• On both sides of vehicle, replace front bolts -2- on subframe -1- one after other with locating pins - T10463- .

• Screw locating pin - T10463- into hole in subframe mounting -1-.
• Tighten locating pin -A- to 20 Nm using suitable tool -B-.

Vehicles with intermediate plate on front mountings on subframe

• Using commercially available lamp, magnetic rod and mirror - VAS 241 005- , check if intermediate plate -1- is fitted.

Important

• On vehicles with intermediate plates on front mountings on subframe -2-, fixing subframe in place is not possible.

All vehicles (continued)

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Vehicles with intermediate plates on front mountings on subframe

• Unscrew locating pin on one side.
• Renew intermediate plate -3-.

Important

• Intermediate plates -3- must be fitted on both sides of vehicle.
• Insert intermediate plate -3- with locking lugs into front subframe mounting -2-.
• Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle.
• Carry out wheel alignment ⇒ Rep. gr. 44 ; Wheel alignment .

All vehicles (continued)

• Always unscrew one locating pin at a time, replace it with a new bolt, and only then proceed with the next one.

Tightening torques

• ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 42 ; Subframe; Assembly overview - subframe

Preparing scissor-type assembly platform

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Basic set for Phaeton - VAS 6131/1-
• Plate - VAS 6131/10-1-
• Scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B-
• Support - VAS 6131/1-4-
• Support set for Audi - VAS 6131/10-
• Support set for Audi - VAS 6131/10-5-
• Support set for natural gas tank - VAS 6131/15-
• Support taper - VAS 6131/10-2-
• Universal support - VAS 6131/13-2-

Prepare supports 1:

Assemble supports as shown using the following tools:

1. Support - VAS 6131/1-4- 2 - Plate for support - VAS 6131/1-4- 3 - Scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B- 4 - M 10 × 25 bolt Basic set for Phaeton - VAS 6131/1-

Prepare support 2:

• Assemble support as shown using the following tools:

1. Universal support - VAS 6131/13-2-
2. Support set for Audi - VAS 6131/10-5-
3. Support taper - VAS 6131/10-2-
4. Plate - VAS 6131/10-1-
5. Scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B-
6. M 10 × 25 bolt Support set for Audi - VAS 6131/10-

Prepare supports 3:

• Assemble supports as shown using the following tools:

1. Support set for natural gas tank - VAS 6131/15-
2. Support taper - VAS 6131/10-2-
3. Plate - VAS 6131/10-1-
4. Scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B-
5. M 10 × 25 bolt Support set for Audi - VAS 6131/10-

• Screw bolts for supports by hand into scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B- -4-. Position scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B- -4- horizontally.

Note

The supports can also be mounted at other coordinates. Distance between the individual supports must be exactly as specified.

• Note spirit level on scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B- -4-.

Taking up weight of subframe using scissor-type assembly platform

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B-
• support set for natural gas fuel tank - VAS 6131/15-

Removing

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Prepare scissor-type assembly platform .
• Position scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B- -Alongitudinally under vehicle, align it, and raise it.
• Position support -2- at cross piece -arrow B- at rear of subframe -1-.
• Align height of support -2-, then tighten support.
• Align height of supports -3-.
• Raise scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B- -A- further.
• Align supports -3- with holes -arrows A- at front of subframe -1-.
• Tighten bolted connection of supports -3- on scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B- -A- to 40 Nm.
• Raise scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B- -A- further, and support subframe -1-.

• Secure support set for natural gas fuel tank - VAS 6131/15- -4- to anti-roll bar -5-.
• Close clamps from support set for natural gas tank - VAS 6131/15- -4- using knurled nut.
• Tighten bolted connection of support set for natural gas tank - VAS 6131/15- -4- on scissor-type assembly platform - VAS 6131B- -A- to 40 Nm.

Renewing gearbox/transmission unit mounting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178-
• Nut - T10205/8-2-
• Thrust piece - T10205/13-
• Thrust piece - T10620/14-
• assembly tool - T10620-
• foot pump - VAS 6179-
• spindle - T10620/17-
• spindle - T10620/4-
• thrust piece - T10620/15-
• thrust piece - T10620/16-

Removal and installation are described for the left side of vehicle as an example.

Important

• Aid of an additional person is required for subsequent work steps.

Required tools and auxiliary equipment from assembly tool - T10620- :

K - Spindle - T10620/17-

L - Spindle - T10620/4-

M - Thrust piece - T10620/14-

N - Thrust piece - T10620/12-

O - Thrust piece - T10620/15-

P - Thrust piece - T10620/13-

Q - Thrust piece - T10620/16-

U - Nut - T10205/8-2-

V - Hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178-

W - Thrust piece - T10205/13-

6 - Nut for spindle - T10620/4-

Removing

• Remove rear axle ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Removing and installing rear axle .
• Grease threads of thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.
• Screw thrust piece - T10205/13- -W- into hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.
• Screw in thrust piece - T10205/13- -W- completely.

• Screw spindle - T10620/4- -L- into spindle - T10620/17- -K-.

• Draw a line -5- to mark installation position of gearbox mounting -1- relative to subframe -2-.
• Push thrust piece - T10620/14- -M- onto spindle - T10620/4- -L-.
• Recess on thrust piece - T10620/14- -M- will later point towards nut for spindle - T10620/4- -6-.
• Push spindle - T10620/4- -L- together with spindle - T10620/17- -K- into gearbox mounting -1-.
• Screw nut for spindle - T10620/4- -6- onto spindle - T10620/4- -L-.
• Align thrust piece - T10620/14- -M-. Nut for spindle - T10620/4- -6- must be seated in recess of thrust piece - T10620/14- -M-.

• Push thrust piece - T10620/16- -Q- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Open side of thrust piece - T10620/16- -Q- must point towards subframe -2-.
• Push hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Side with hydraulic connection must point towards subframe -2-.
• Screw nut - T10205/8-2- -U- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Align thrust pieces. Collar of support for gearbox mounting on subframe -2- must be seated in thrust piece - T10620/16- -Q-.
• Thrust piece - T10620/14- -M- must be seated on outer edge of gearbox mounting.
• Tighten nuts -U- and -6-.

• Nut - T10205/8-2- -U- must be screwed flush on thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.
• Guide of nut - T10205/8-2- -U- must be seated in thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.
• Align tools again, and tighten nut - T10205/8-2- -U-.
• Connect foot pump - VAS 6179- to hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.

• Actuate foot pump - VAS 6179- . Press out gearbox mounting with hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- .

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

• Transfer previously made marking -5- to new gearbox mounting -1-.
• Push gearbox mounting -1- onto spindle - T10620/4- -L-.
• Area -arrow- shown on gearbox mounting -1- must point towards anti-roll bar.
• Push thrust piece - T10620/15- -O- onto spindle - T10620/4- -L-.
• Screw nut for spindle - T10620/4- -6- onto spindle - T10620/4- -L-.
• Insert spindle - T10620/4- -L- together with spindle - T10620/17- -K- and gearbox mounting into subframe -2-.
• Position gearbox mounting -1- in relation to subframe -2- according to line -5-, and align it.

• Push thrust piece - T10620/12- -N- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Side with deeper recess must point towards subframe -2-.
• Push hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Side with hydraulic connection must point towards subframe -2-.
• Fit hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- to thrust piece - T10620/12- -N-.
• Screw nut - T10205/8-2- -U- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Screw on nut for spindle - T10620/4- -6- up to thrust piece - T10620/15- -O-.
• Fit thrust piece - T10620/12- -N- to hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.
• Position gearbox mounting -1- in relation to subframe -2- according to line -5-, and align it.
• Tighten nut -6- and nut - T10205/8-2- -U- while aligning thrust pieces properly.
• Make sure that tools are correctly positioned relative to each other.

• Position thrust piece - T10620/13- -P- at gearbox mounting -1-.
• Shorter gap -a- must point towards subframe -2-.
• Assemble both halves of thrust piece - T10620/13- -P- using the two bolts.
• Align thrust pieces and gearbox mounting -1- with subframe -2-.
• Tighten both halves of thrust piece - T10620/13- -P- using the two bolts.
• Tighten nut -6-.

• Nut - T10205/8-2- -U- must be screwed in flush on thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.
• Guide of nut - T10205/8-2- -U- must be seated in thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.
• Align tools again, and tighten nut - T10205/8-2- -U-.
• Connect foot pump - VAS 6179- to hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.

• Actuate foot pump - VAS 6179- . Draw in gearbox mounting -1- with hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.
• Draw in gearbox mounting -1- until collar is almost in contact with thrust piece - T10620/13- -P-.
• Remove thrust piece - T10620/13- -P-.

• Completely draw in gearbox mounting -1-. Gearbox mounting -1- must make flush contact with subframe -2-.

Tightening torques

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Assembly overview - subframe
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Assembly overview - subframe mountings

Renewing motor mountings

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• foot pump - VAS 6179-
• hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178-

Removal and installation are described for the left side of vehicle as an example.

Removing

• Remove rear axle ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Removing and installing rear axle .
• Grease threads of thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.
• Screw thrust piece - T10205/13- -W- into hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.
• Screw in thrust piece - T10205/13- -W- completely.

• Screw nut - T10205/8-2- -U- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Screw nut for spindle - T10620/17- -4- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Screw spindle - T10620/4- -L- into spindle - T10620/17- -K-.

• Push thrust piece - T10620/14- -M- onto spindle - T10620/4- -L-.

Important

• Recess -arrow- must point towards motor mounting.

• Mark installation position of motor mounting -1- relative to subframe -2-.
• Mark installation position with a line -5-.
• Push spindle - T10620/4- -L- into motor mounting -1-.

Important

• Recess -arrow- must point towards motor mounting -1-.
• Screw nut - T10205/8-2- -U- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Thrust piece - T10620/14- -M- must be seated on spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Screw nut - T10205/8-2- -U- in position on spindle - T10620/17- -K-.

Important

• Spindle - T10620/17- -K- must not project over recess -arrow- in direction of motor mounting later on.
• Hold spindle - T10620/17- -K- and spindle - T10620/4- -L- at an angle.

Important

• Aid of an additional person is required for subsequent work steps.
• Push hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.

Important

• Piston of hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- must point towards nut - T10205/8-2- -U- and motor mounting -1-.

• Fit thrust piece - T10620/12- -N- to hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.

• Fit thrust piece - T10620/12- -N- to hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.

Important

• Flat recess must point towards hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.
• Deeper recess must be seated at subframe -2-.
• Make sure that there is distance -a- between thrust piece - T10620/12- -N- and line connection -arrow- on hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.

• Swivel spindle - T10620/17- -K-, spindle - T10620/4- -L- and hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- inwards.
• Position thrust piece - T10620/12- -N- on subframe -2-.
• Position thrust piece - T10620/14- -M- on motor mounting -1-.
• Screw on nut -4- up to thrust piece - T10620/14- -M-.

Important

• Thrust piece - T10620/14- -M- must be seated on spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Spindle - T10620/17- -K- must not project over recess in thrust piece - T10620/14- -M- in direction of motor mounting.

• Screw on nut - T10205/8-2- -U- up to hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.
• Align both thrust pieces, and make sure they are seated correctly.
• Tighten nut -U- and nut -4-.
• Screw nut - T10205/8-2- -U- onto thrust piece - T10205/13- -W- until it is flush.

Important

•  Guide of nut - T10205/8-2- -U- must be seated in thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.

• Align tools again, and tighten nut - T10205/8-2- -U-.
• Connect foot pump - VAS 6179- to hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.

CAUTION

Risk of injuries from tools falling down.

• When pressing out, make sure that a second person holds the tool to prevent it from falling down.

• Actuate foot pump - VAS 6179- . Press out motor mounting with hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- outwards.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

• Transfer previously made marking -5- to new motor mounting -1-.
• Position motor mounting -1- in relation to subframe -2- according to line -5-, and align it.
• Push thrust piece - T10620/15- -O- onto spindle - T10620/4- -L-.
• Screw nut -6- onto spindle - T10620/4- -L-.
• Position thrust piece - T10620/13- -P- on motor mounting -1- making sure that shorter gap -a- points towards subframe -2-.

• Assemble both halves of thrust piece - T10620/13- -P- using the two bolts.
• Push thrust piece - T10620/12- -N- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Position thrust piece - T10620/12- -N- on subframe -2-.

Important

• Side with 2 recesses must point towards subframe -2-.

• Push hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Fit hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- to thrust piece - T10620/12- -N-.
• Screw nut - T10205/8-2- -U- onto spindle - T10620/17- -K-.
• Screw nut for spindle - T10620/4- -6- onto thrust piece - T10620/15- -O-.
• Position recess on thrust piece - T10620/12- -N- with larger diameter on subframe -2-, and align it.
• Align hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- relative to thrust piece - T10620/12- -N-.

Important

• Guide of nut - T10205/8-2- -U- must be seated in thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.

• Align tools again, and tighten nut - T10205/8-2- -U-.
• Tighten both halves of thrust piece - T10620/13- -P- using the two bolts.
• Connect foot pump - VAS 6179- to hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- .
• Actuate foot pump - VAS 6179- . Draw in motor mounting -1- inwards with hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.
• Draw in motor mounting -1- until collar is almost in contact with thrust piece - T10620/13- -P-.

Important

• End of motor mounting -1- should then be in area of hole -arrow-.

• Remove thrust piece - T10620/13- -P-.

• Completely draw in motor mounting -1- until motor mounting -3- rests against subframe -2- -arrow-.

Tightening torques

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Assembly overview - subframe

Renewing front subframe mountings

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Assembly tool - T10620-
• foot pump - VAS 6179-
• hydraulic press - VAS 6178-
•  nut - T10205/8-2-
• thrust piece - T10205/13-

Removal and installation are described for left side of vehicle as an example.

Removing

• Lower front section of rear axle ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Lowering rear axle .
• Grease threads of thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.
• Screw thrust piece -W- into hydraulic press - VAS 6178- -V-
• Screw in thrust piece -W- completely.

• Use assembly lever -X- to lever cover -1- off mounting -2-.

• Fit thrust piece - T10620/6- -G- onto front subframe mounting -1- with collar side facing down.

• Screw spindle - T10620/11- -B- into thrust piece -G-.
• Make sure that thrust piece -G- is seated correctly on front subframe mounting -1-.

• Fit thrust piece - T10620/1- -H- on thrust piece - T10620/5- -D-.
• Make sure that tools are correctly engaged with each other.

• Push thrust piece -D- with thrust piece -H- onto spindle -B-.
• Inner edges of thrust piece -H- must be positioned on subframe -2- between recesses in front subframe mounting -1-.
• Hold thrust piece -D- in position.

Due to the heavy weight of the tool and the difficult handling, a second person is required for the following work steps.

• Push hydraulic press -V- onto spindle -B-.
• Screw nut - T10205/8-2- -U- onto spindle -B-.
• Screw nut -U- onto thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.
• Align tools, making sure that they are seated correctly.
• Pretension tools and front subframe mounting via nut -U-.

Continued

• Screw nut -U- onto thrust piece -W- until it is flush.

Important

• Guide of nut -U- must be seated in thrust piece -W-.

• Align tools again, and tighten nut -U-.
• Connect foot pump - VAS 6179- to hydraulic press -V-.

CAUTION

Risk of injuries from tools falling down.

• When pressing out, make sure that a second person holds the tool to prevent it from falling down.

• Operate foot pump. Press out front subframe mounting with hydraulic cylinder by 50 mm.
• Release pressure on hydraulic cylinder via foot pump.
• Lower tools.
• Lower thrust piece -D- with thrust piece -H-.
• Mark installation position by drawing a line -arrow- on front subframe mounting -1- and on subframe -2-.

• Apply tools anew.
• Align tools, and make sure that they are seated correctly.
• Completely press out front subframe mounting.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

• Transfer previously made installation position marking from old front subframe mounting onto new mounting.
• Fit thrust piece - T10620/7- -I- with collar side on subframe -2-.

• Make sure that thrust piece -I- is seated correctly at edge of subframe -2-.
• Screw spindle -B- into thrust piece -I-.
• Fit front subframe mounting -1- onto subframe -2

Important

• Long side of shoulder runs parallel to direction of travel.

Due to the heavy weight of the tool and the difficult handling, a second person is required for the following work steps.

• Push thrust piece - T10620/10- -F- in direction of -arrowonto spindle -B-.
• Position thrust piece -F- on cover -3-.
• Push hydraulic press -V- onto spindle -B-.
• Screw nut -U- onto spindle -B-, and tighten it by hand.

Continued

• Align tools, making sure that they are seated correctly.

Important

• Long side -arrows- of cover -3- must run parallel to direction of travel.

Due to the heavy weight of the tool and the difficult handling, a second person is required for the following work steps.

• Check position of front subframe mounting -1-, and align it.
• Pretension tools and front subframe mounting -1- via nut -U-.
• Align tools again, and tighten nut -U-.
• Guide of nut -U- must be seated in thrust piece -W-.
• Operate foot pump. Press in front subframe mounting -1- with hydraulic cylinder -V- until collar makes contact with subframe -2- without gaps.

Continued

Tightening torques

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Assembly overview - subframe

Renewing rear subframe mountings

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• spindle - T10620/11-

Removal and installation are described for the left side of vehicle as an example.

Removing

• Lower rear section of rear axle ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Lowering rear axle .
• Grease threads of thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.
• Screw thrust piece - T10205/13- -W- into hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.
• Screw in thrust piece - T10205/13- -W- completely.

• Secure anti-roll bar -2- on engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- -B-.

• Using assembly lever -X-, lever cover -1- off subframe -2-.

• Fit thrust piece - T10620/8- -A- onto rear subframe mounting -1-.
• Screw spindle - T10620/11- -B- into thrust piece - T10620/8- -A-.

• Fit thrust piece - T10620/2- -C- on thrust piece - T10620/5- -D-.
• Guide of thrust piece - T10620/2- -C- must engage in hole -arrow-.

Important

• Straight edges must lie against each other.

• Push thrust piece - T10620/5- -D- together with thrust piece - T10620/2- -C- onto spindle - T10620/11- -B-.
• Straight edges -arrow- of thrust piece - T10620/5- -D- and thrust piece - T10620/2- -C- must point towards anti-roll bar -3- on subframe -2-.

• Position inner edges of thrust piece - T10620/2- -C- between recesses in mounting -1- on subframe -2-.

Important

• Inner edges of thrust piece - T10620/2- -C- must contact subframe -2-.

Due to the heavy weight of the tool and the difficult handling, a second person is required for the following work steps.

• Push hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- onto spindle - T10620/11- -B-.
• Screw nut - T10205/8-2- -U- onto spindle - T10620/11- -Bhand- tight.
• Pretension tools and rear subframe mounting -1- via nut - T10205/8-2- -U-.

Continued

• Screw nut - T10205/8-2- -U- onto thrust piece - T10205/13- -W- until it is flush.

Important

• Guide of nut - T10205/8-2- -U- must be seated in thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.

• Align tools again, and tighten nut - T10205/8-2- -U-.
• Connect foot pump - VAS 6179- to hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V-.

CAUTION

Risk of injuries from tools falling down.

• When pressing out, make sure that a second person holds the tool to prevent it from falling down.

• Operate foot pump - VAS 6179- , and press out rear subframe mounting with hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178-

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

• Position thrust piece - T10620/9- -E- with collar side on subframe -2-.
• Fit rear subframe mounting -1- to subframe -2-.
• Screw spindle - T10620/11- -B- into thrust piece - T10620/9- -E-.

• Align rear subframe mounting -1- relative to subframe -2- as indicated by lines.

Important

• Make sure that mounting for anti-roll bar -4- and edges -arrow- of rear subframe mounting -1- are aligned parallel to each other.

• Make sure that thrust piece - T10620/9- -E- is seated correctly at edge of subframe -2-.
• Push thrust piece - T10620/10- -F- onto spindle - T10620/11- -B-.
• Fit thrust piece - T10620/10- -F- to cover -3-.

Important

• Long side of cover -3- must run parallel with direction of travel.

Due to the heavy weight of the tool and the difficult handling, a second person is required for the following work steps.

• Push hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- onto spindle - T10620/11- -B-.
• Screw nut - T10205/8-2- -U- onto spindle - T10620/11- -Bhand- tight.
• Pretension tools and rear subframe mounting -1- via nut - T10205/8-2- -U-.
• Align tools again, and tighten nut - T10205/8-2- -U-.

Important

• Guide of nut - T10205/8-2- -U- must be seated in thrust piece - T10205/13- -W-.

• Actuate foot pump - VAS 6179- . Press in rear subframe mounting -1- with hydraulic cylinder - VAS 6178- -V- until collar makes contact with subframe -2- "without gaps".

Continued

Tightening torques

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 42 ; Assembly overview - subframe