Removing
Note. Subframe is removed together with control arms.
Remove the lower noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .
Remove wheels.
Remove the nuts -arrows- on left and right side of vehicle.
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Remove the control arm from the ball joint.
Remove bracket for exhaust system from the subframe.
Remove bolts -arrows- from heat shield.
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Vehicles with Auxiliary Heater
Remove bolts -arrows A- from heat shield.
Remove bracket -2- from subframe.
Remove bolt -arrow B- and slide exhaust pipe of auxiliary heater -1- upward.
Continuation for All Vehicles
Remove heat shield from subframe.
Remove coupling rod from stabilizer bar.
Remove pendulum support from transmission, unscrew bolts -13- to do so.
Subframe, locating, refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .
Now remove the bolts for
- Steering gear -3- and -6
- Stabilizer -11- and -14
- Subframe -4- and -5-.
Lower the subframe using the V.A.G 1383 A.
Remove cable guide from subframe -arrow-.
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Secure steering gear to body.