Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Subframe, through MY 2010, FWD

Overview - Subframe, through MY 2010, FWD

The -arrow- points in the direction of travel.

1. Subframe
2. Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
   • Replacing.
3. Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
   • Replacing.

Rear Axle, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
• Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-

Removing the Subframe and its Attachments

• Remove the wheels.
• Remove the coil springs.
• Disconnect the electric connections between the rear axle and the body.
• Remove the bolt -arrow-.

• Disconnect brake lines -1 and 2-.
• Disconnect the parking brake connectors from the brake caliper.

• Remove retainer -1-, pressing out inner pins of rivets -arrows A-.

• Remove line -1- at mounting bracket -arrow A-.
• Mark installation position of mounting bracket -2- on body.
• Remove the bolts -B arrows-.
• Disconnect Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- connector.

• Now secure vehicle on both sides to lifting arms on hoist with Tensioning Strap -T10038-.

WARNING

If vehicle is not secured, it could slide off of hoist.

• Place the Engine/Gearbox Jack -VAG1383A- with Universal Support Plate -VAG1359/2- below subframe and secure with strap.

• Remove hex head bolt -1 or 2- on both sides.

Note

Only the left side of the vehicle is shown in the illustration.

To secure the subframe, Locating Pins -T10096- must be screwed in one after the other on both sides of the vehicle at positions -1 and 2-.

• Location position of subframe with Locating Pins -T10096-.

Note

Locating Pins -T10096- may only be tightened to a maximum of 20 Nm, otherwise the threads of the locating bolts will be damaged.

• Replace the bolts of the subframe one after the other on both sides using Locating Pins -T10096- and tighten them to 20 Nm.

The subframe position is now secured.

• Carefully lower subframe with components.

Note

When lowering, ensure the brake lines and wires have sufficient clearance.

Installing the Subframe with Attachments

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following when doing so:

• When installing the wires for the electrical parking brake, make sure dimension -a- between the connector -1- and the retainer -2- is exact.

Dimension -a- = 150 mm

• Bleed the brake system.

Tightening Specifications

Subframe, Servicing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Tensioning Strap -T10038-
• Locating Pins -T10096-
• Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
• Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Pressure Head -T10205/13-
• Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump -VAS6179-
• Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit -T10356-

• Remove rear wheels.
• Remove the coil springs.
• Disconnect the electric connections between the rear axle and the body.
• Remove the stabilizer bar.
• Now secure vehicle on both sides to lifting arms on hoist with Tensioning Strap -T10038-.

WARNING

If vehicle is not secured, it could slide off of hoist.

• Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- with Universal Support Plate -VAG1359/2- below subframe and secure with strap.

• Remove hex head bolt -1 or 2- on both sides.

Note

Only the left side of the vehicle is shown in the illustration.

To secure the subframe, Locating Pins -T10096- must be screwed in one after the other on both sides of the vehicle at positions -1 and 2-.

• Location position of subframe with Locating Pins -T10096-.

Note

Locating Pins -T10096- may only be tightened to a maximum of 20 Nm, since otherwise the threads of the locating bolts will be damaged.

• Replace the bolts of the subframe one after the other on both sides using Locating Pins -T10096- and tighten them to 20 Nm.

The subframe position is now secured.

• Lower subframe approximately 10 cm using Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-.

Removing Front Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Install special tools as depicted in the illustration.

1. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Nut -T10263/5-
2. Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Press Piece -T10356/1-
3. Subframe
4. Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Tube -T10356/2-
5. Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Pressure Head -T10205/13-
6. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Nut -T10263/5-
7. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Spindle -T10263/4-

• Pretension special tools.
• Pull out bonded rubber bushing by operating pump.

Note

• The bearing outer race is sheared off when the bonded rubber bushing is removed. There is a loud crack when this happens.
• After removing the bonded rubber bushing, it must be removed from the Tube -T10356/2- by tapping lightly with a hammer.

Installing Front Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Insert special tools with bonded rubber bushing into subframe as illustrated.

1. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Nut -T10263/5-
2. Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Guide Piece -T10356/3- with side A toward subframe
3. Subframe
4. Bonded rubber bushing
5. Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Press Piece -T10356/4- with side A toward bonded rubber bushing
6. Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Tube -T10356/2-
7. Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Pressure Head -T10205/13-
8. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Nut -T10263/5-
9. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Spindle -T10263/4-

• Pretension special tool with bonded rubber bushing.
• Carefully insert bonded rubber bushing by operating pump until collar lies on subframe "without a gap".

Pulling Out Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Install special tools as depicted in the illustration.

1. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Nut -T10263/5-
2. Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Thrust Piece -T10356/5-
3. Subframe
4. Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Tube -T10356/6-
5. Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Pressure Head -T10205/13-
6. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Nut -T10263/5-
7. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Spindle -T10263/4-

• Pretension special tools.
• Pull out bonded rubber bushing by operating pump.

Note

• The bearing outer race is sheared off when the bonded rubber bushing is removed. There is a loud crack when this happens.
• After removing the bonded rubber bushing, it must be removed from the Tube -T10356/2- by tapping lightly with a hammer.

Pulling In Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Insert special tools with bonded rubber bushing into subframe as illustrated.

1. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Nut -T10263/5-
2. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Guide Piece -T10356/3- with side B toward subframe
3. Subframe
4. Bonded rubber bushing
5. Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Press Piece -T10356/4- with side B toward bonded rubber bushing
6. Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Pressure Head -T10205/13-
7. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Nut -T10263/5-
8. Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Spindle -T10263/4-

• Pretension special tool with bonded rubber bushing.
• Carefully insert bonded rubber bushing by operating pump until collar lies on subframe "without a gap".

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following when doing so:

• Bleed the brake system.

Tightening Specifications