Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual page 202

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
– Secure position of subframe using 2 locking devices -T10096-
and tighten to 20 Nm.
– Unscrew remaining 2 bolts from subframe.
– Carefully lower subframe with attachments.
Note
When lowering, ensure sufficient clearance of brake lines, elec‐
trical cables and centring pin to propshaft.
Installing subframe with attachments
Install in reverse order. In the process, note the following:
Attach propshaft to rear final drive ⇒ Final drive 02D; Rep. Gr.
39 ; Removing and installing propshaft .
– Bleed brake system ⇒ Rep. Gr. 47 ; Bleeding brake system
⇒ Rep. Gr. 47 .
– Perform wheel alignment
Note
If an aluminium subframe is to be replaced by one made of steel,
then please proceed with the following work sequence
⇒ page 204 .
Specified torques
Component
Subframe to body
♦ Use new bolts
Shock absorber to wheel bearing housing
Mounting bracket to body
♦ Use new bolts
Handbrake cable to trailing arm
⇒ Brake systems; Rep. Gr. 46
194
Rep. Gr.42 - Rear suspension
⇒ page 305 .
Specified torque
90 Nm + 90°
180 Nm
50 Nm +45°