Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 561

- Separate brake lines - arrow - .

- Remove lower bolt - arrow - from shock absorbers.

- Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G1383A under rear
axle - 1 - .

- Use support T10031

Subframe with final drive, assembly overview

- Guide pin - arrow - / - 1 - into hole in subframe.

- Separate vacuum and electrical wiring connections.

- Mark installation position of bearing bracket on body.

- Loosen bearing bracket on structure - arrows - .

- Remove bearing bracket bolts on body - arrow - .

Subframe with final drive, assembly overview

- Lower rear axle slowly using engine/transmission jack
V.A.G1383A .

Installing

Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

- Tighten bolts for subframe and bearing bracket on
installation position as marked.

Check camber and toe adjustment on alignment
machine after installing.

Fastener/location

Tightening torques:

Bearing bracket to body
Use new bolts!

75 Nm

Subframe to body
Use new bolts!

110 Nm plus an additional

1

/

4

turn 90

Drives haft to final drive

60 Nm

Shock absorber to trailing arm

110 Nm

Bonded rubber bushing for subframe,
removing and installing

Subframe with final drive, assembly overview

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
required

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Assembly tool 3301

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Tube 31.5 mm dia. VW418A

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Screw T10030/3

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Thrust piece T10030/4

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Tube T10030/6

Removing

- Remove wheels.

- Remove spring

Removing and installing spring

42-4, Spring, removing

Subframe with final drive, assembly overview