Seat Leon >> Sub-frame

Assembly overview - subframe

Front suspension

  1. - Anti-roll bar with rubber bush
    • Removing and installing
  2. - Nut
    • When tightening, counterhold multi-point socket of joint pin
    • Always renew after removing
    • 65 Nm
  3. - Suspension strut
  4. - Connecting rod
    • Removing and installing
  5. - Sub-frame
    • Securing
    • Lowering
    • Removing and installing without steering box
    • Removing and installing with steering box
  6. - Bolt
    • Always renew after removing
    • 70 Nm +180º
  7. - Bolt
    • Always renew after removing
    • 20 Nm +180º
  8. - Left support
  9. - Bolt
    • Always renew after removing
    • M8: 20 Nm +90º
    • M10: 50 Nm +90º
  10. - Bolt
    • Always renew after removing
    • 70 Nm +180º
  11. - Right support
  12. - Lower bonded rubber bush for pendulum support
    • Replace
  13. - Upper bonder rubber bush for pendulum support
    • Replace
  14. - Nut
    • When tightening, counterhold multi-point socket of joint pin
    • Always renew after removing
    • 65 Nm
Front suspension
Front axle Overview of fitting locations - front axle ...

Removing and installing subframe without steering box
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1332- Engine elevator - V.A.G 1383 A- Removing Note The subframe is removed together with the suspension links. ...

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