Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 841

– Remove the brake line on both sides from the clips -arrows-.

Note

♦

The clips will get damaged while doing this and will have to be

replaced.

♦

For better illustration, the subframe is shown from above and

is removed.

– Carefully lower subframe with components.

Note

Make sure there is enough clearance for brake lines, electrical

lines and drive axle centering pin when lowering.

Subframe, Installing with Attachments
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to

⇒ “3.1.2 Overview - Subframe, Multi-Link Suspension, AWD”,

page 158

♦ Refer to 

⇒ “7.2 Overview - Trailing Arm”, page 213

♦ Refer to

⇒ “6.1.2 Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber and

Spring, Multi-Link Suspension”, page 192

♦ Refer to

⇒ “2.2 Overview - Rear Level Control System Sensor”,

page 278

♦ Refer to

⇒ “1.1 Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications”, page 286

♦ Bolts for brake caliper and brake rotor. Refer to ⇒  Brake Sys‐

tem; Rep. Gr.  46 ; Overview - Rear Brakes .

♦ Double clamp for exhaust pipes. Refer to ⇒  Rep. Gr.  26 ;

Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Overview - Muffler .

• For vehicles with a level control system sensor, perform the

basic setting for the wheel damping electronics using the Ve‐

hicle Diagnostic Tester.

• For vehicles with a level control system sensor, perform a

headlamp basic setting. Refer to ⇒  Electrical Equipment; Rep.

Gr.  94 ; Headlamp; Headlamp, Adjusting .

– Evaluate if an axle alignment is needed. Refer to

⇒ “3.6 Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment”, page 304

 .

2

Axle Beam

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Axle Beam”, page 150
⇒ “2.2 Axle Beam Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing”,

page 150

2.1

Overview - Axle Beam

1 - Cover
2 - Bolt

❑ 50 Nm + 45°
❑ Replace after removal

3 - Bolt

❑ 70 Nm + 360°
❑ Replace after removal
❑ Tighten in the curb

weight position

4 - Bushing

❑ For the rear brake cable

5 - Axle Beam

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling. Refer to

⇒ “1.3.1 Rear Axle, Re‐

moving and Installing,

Torsion Beam Axle”,

page 142

6 - Bonded Rubber Bushing

❑ Note the installation po‐

sition

❑ Replacing. Refer to

⇒ “2.2 Axle Beam Bon‐

ded Rubber Bushing,

Replacing”, page 150

7 - Mounting Bracket

2.2

Axle Beam Bonded Rubber Bushing,

Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Tensioning Strap - T10038-
♦ Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - T10254-
♦ Vibration Damper Assembly Tool - T10495-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931- -2- with Universal Sup‐

port Plate - VAG1359/2-

♦ Hydraulic Press - VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel

Hub/Bearing Kit - Pressure Head - T10205/13-

♦ Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump - VAS6179-
-T10495/2- , Modifying

Caution

To use the -T10495/2- properly, it must be modified before us‐

ing.
The -T10495/2A- must not be modified.

– Clamp the -T10495/2- in a vise with jaw protectors.
– The red areas -a- must be cut out.

a = 18 mm

– Use a file to deburr the edges after cutting out the areas.
– An -A- must be added to the number identification on the tool.

The new tool number is now -T10495/2A- .

– Apply corrosion protection.
Removing
– Loosen the wheel bolts.
– Raise the vehicle.
– Remove the wheels.

Vehicles with Level Control System Sensor
– Release and disconnect the connector -1- from the Left Rear

Level Control System Sensor - G76- .

– Unclip the wire -2- from the clip -arrow-.

– Remove the bolt -1-.
– Remove the lever of the Left Rear Level Control System Sen‐

sor - G76- -2- from the axle beam -3-

Continuation for all vehicles.

– Unclip the brake line -1- on the right mounting bracket from the

clip -arrow-.

Note

This will destroy the clip, so it will have to be replaced.

– Unclip the wire -1- from the bracket -2- on both sides of the

axle beam -arrows-.

– Secure both sides of the vehicle on the hoist arms using -

T10038- .

1 - -T10038-

WARNING

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

– Loosen the right and left bolt -1-.
– Place the -VAS6931- and -VAG1359/2- with suitable padding

underneath.