Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Subframe, Servicing, from 05/28/2012
Front Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Tensioning Strap -T10038-
- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit -T10263-
- Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit -T10356-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
- Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing
Kit- Pressure Head -T10205/13-
- Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump -VAS6179-
- Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit -T10205-
Note
- If a bonded rubber bushing is faulty, then the bonded rubber bushing on
the opposite side must also be replaced. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the
allocation.
- Check the other bearing before switching out a defected bonded rubber
bushing.
- If there are any tears or other visible damages, replace the bonded
rubber bushing.
- In order to replace the rubber bonded bushing, the subframe must be
lowered either at the front or at the rear. It is not necessary to remove
the subframe.
- Identify mounting location to subframe before removing the bonded rubber
bushing.
Pressing Out Bonded Rubber Bushing, Front
- Loosen the wheel bolts.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the wheels.
- Remove the spring.
- Remove the rear muffler.
- Disconnect the electric connections between the rear axle and the body.
- Remove the stabilizer bar.
- Remove the tie rods.
- Remove the clamps -1- on both sides of the
vehicle.

Note
Do not disconnect the brake line.
- Secure both sides of the vehicle on the hoist arms using Tensioning
Straps -T10038-.

WARNING
The vehicle could slide off the hoist if it is not secured.
- 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-.

- Secure the position of the subframes using two Locating Pins -T10096- to
20 Nm.

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.
- Mark the installation location of the bonded rubber bushing on the
subframe with a felt-tip pen -1-.

Note
Apply the mark -1- on the subframe in the middle
of the recess on the bonded rubber mounting -2-.
- Use a screwdriver -2- to pry off the
anti-twist mechanism -1- near the bonded rubber
bushing mounting retaining lugs.
- Lower the subframe approximately 100 mm using the Engine and Gearbox
Jack -VAS6931-.

- Unclip the brake line -1- from the clip
-arrow- on the left side.

Note
This will destroy the clip, so it will have to be replaced.
- Use the special tools as shown.

- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut -T10263/5-
- Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Press Piece -T10356/1-
- Subframe
- Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Pipe -T10356/2-, side with shoulder
points to subframe
- Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Gripping Device -T10205/1-
- Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing
Kit- Pressure Head -T10205/13-
- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut -T10263/5-
- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Threaded Rod -T10263/4-
- Pretension special tools.
- Press out the bonded rubber bushing.
Note
- When removing the bonded rubber mounting, the bearing outer race is
sheared off. 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.
Press In on the Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Apply a line -1- on the vertical rib of the
bonded rubber bushing to help mount.

- Apply mounting paste to the outer edge of the bonded rubber bushing.
- Insert special tools with bonded rubber bushing into subframe as
illustrated.

- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut -T10263/5-
- Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Thrust piece -T10356/7- - the mark
-A- points to the subframe
- Subframe
- Adjust the bonded rubber bushing to the marks (the marks need to align)
- Assembly Tool - Bushing -T10356/8- - the flattened sides need to fit
into the cover of the bonded rubber bushing -arrows-.
- Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Gripping Device -T10205/1-
- Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit
Pressure Head -T10205/13-
- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut -T10263/5-
- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Threaded Rod
-T10263/4-
- Check the position of the bonded rubber bushing and, if necessary, align
and pre-tighten special tools with bonded rubber bushing.
Note
- Make sure that the hose from the Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- to the
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump -VAS6179- runs between the trailing arm and
the fuel tank when installed.
- Make sure that the bonded rubber bushing is not bent when installing.
Otherwise the outer ring could become damaged.
- Operate the pump to press in the bonded rubber bushing until the
shoulder is positioned on the subframe "without gap".
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Tightening Specifications
Component |
Tightening Specification |
Subframe to body
|
90 Nm +90º |
Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Tensioning Strap -T10038-
- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit -T10263-
- Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit -T10356-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
- Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing
Kit- Pressure Head -T10205/13-
- Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump -VAS6179-
- Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit -T10205-
Note
- If a bonded rubber bushing is faulty, then the bonded rubber bushing on
the opposite side must also be replaced. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the
allocation.
- Check the other bearing before switching out a defected bonded rubber
bushing.
- If there are any tears or other visible damages, replace the bonded
rubber bushing.
- In order to replace the rubber bonded bushing, the subframe must be
lowered either at the front or at the rear. It is not necessary to remove
the subframe.
- Identify mounting location to subframe before removing the bonded rubber
bushing.
Pressing Out Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Loosen the wheel bolts.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the wheels.
- Remove the spring.
- Remove the rear muffler.
- Remove the clamps -1- on both sides of the
vehicle.

Note
Do not disconnect the brake line.
- Secure both sides of the vehicle on the hoist arms using Tensioning
Straps -T10038-.

WARNING
The vehicle could slide off the hoist if it is not secured.

- 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.
- Mark the installation location of the bonded rubber bushing on the
subframe with a felt-tip pen -1-.

Note
Apply the mark -1- on the subframe in the middle
of the recess on the bonded rubber mounting -2-.
- Use a screwdriver -2- to pry off the
anti-twist mechanism -1- near the bonded rubber
bushing mounting retaining lugs.
- Lower the subframe approximately 100 mm using the Engine and Gearbox
Jack -VAS6931-.

- Unclip the brake line -1- from the clip
-arrow- on the left side.

Note
This will destroy the clip, so it will have to be replaced.
- Use the special tools as shown.

- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut -T10263/5-
- Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Thrust Piece -T10356/5-
- Subframe
- Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Tube -T10356/6-, side with offset
points to subframe
- Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Gripping Device -T10205/1-
- Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit
Pressure Head -T10205/13-
- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut -T10263/5-
- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Threaded Rod -T10263/4-
- Pretension special tools.
- Press out the bonded rubber bushing.
Note
- When removing the bonded rubber mounting, the bearing outer race is
sheared off. There is a loud crack when this happens.
- After removing the bonded rubber bushing, it must be removed from the
Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Tube -T10356/6- by tapping lightly with
a hammer.
Press In the Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Apply a line -1- on the vertical rib of the
bonded rubber bushing to help mount.

- Apply mounting paste to the outer edge of the bonded rubber bushing.
- Insert special tools with bonded rubber bushing into subframe as
illustrated.

- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut -T10263/5-
- Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Bushing -T10356/7- - the marking
-B- points to the subframe
- Subframe
- Adjust the bonded rubber bushing to the marks (the marks need to align)
- Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Bushing -T10356/8- - the flattened
sides need to fit into the cover of the bonded rubber bushing
-arrows-.
- Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - 1 -T10205/1-
- Hydraulic Press -VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit
Pressure Head -T10205/13-
- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut -T10263/5-
- Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Threaded Rod
-T10263/4-
- Check the position of the bonded rubber bushing and, if necessary, align
and pre-tighten special tools with bonded rubber bushing.
Note
Make sure that the bonded rubber bushing is not bent when installing.
Otherwise the outer ring could become damaged.
- Operate the pump to press in the bonded rubber bushing until the
shoulder is positioned on the subframe "without gap".
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Tightening Specifications
Component |
Tightening Specification |
Subframe to body
|
90 Nm +90º |
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Tensioning Strap -T10038-
Locating Pins -T10096-
Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit -T10263-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Hydraul ...
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The -arrow- points in the direction of travel.
Eccentric Bolt
Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening.
Do not turn more than 90º right or left (t ...