Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 845

-T10096- , Installing
To secure the subframe, the -T10096- must be installed at the

positions -1- one after the other on both sides of the vehicle.
– Remove a hex bolt -1- from both sides.

Note

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

– Install the - T10096- -1-.

Note

The -T10096- may only be tightened to a maximum of 20 Nm,

otherwise the threads of the locating pins will be damaged.

– Replace the bolts on the subframe one after the other with the

-T10096- -1- on both sides and tighten to 20 Nm.

The subframe position is now secured.

3.3

Subframe, Servicing

⇒ “3.3.1 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing”, page 165
⇒ “3.3.2 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing”, page 171

3.3.1

Front Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replac‐

ing

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 - T10205A-

Note

♦

If a bonded rubber bushing is faulty, then the bonded rubber

bushing on the opposite side must also be replaced. For the

correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

♦

Check the other bearing before switching out a defected bon‐

ded rubber bushing.

♦

If there are any tears or other visible damages, replace the

bonded rubber bushing.

♦

To replace the rubber bonded bushing, the subframe must be

lowered at the front or 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. Refer to

⇒ “6.4 Spring, Removing and Installing”, page 202

 .

– Remove the rear muffler. Refer to ⇒  Rep. Gr.  26 ; Exhaust

Pipes/Mufflers; Overview - 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 Ten‐

sioning Straps - T10038- .

1 - Tensioning Strap - T10038-

WARNING

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

– Secure the subframe. Refer to

⇒ “3.2 Subframe, Securing”, page 158

 .

– 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- pry off the anti-twist mechanism -1- near

the bonded rubber bushing mounting retaining lugs.

– Lower the subframe approximately 100 mm (3.93 in.) 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.

1 - Nut - T10263/5-
2 - Press Piece - T10356/1-
3 - Subframe
4 - Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Pipe - T10356/2- , side

with shoulder points to subframe
5 - Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - 1 - T10205/1-
6 - Hydraulic Press - VAS6178- with Bearing Installer - Wheel

Hub/Bearing Kit Pressure Head - T10205/13-
7 - Nut - T10263/5-
8 - Threaded Rod - T10263/4-
– Pretension special tools.
– Press out the bonded rubber mount.