SUBFRAME, Securing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm : VAG1332
Subframe Alignment Assembly Tool Kit- Locating Pins : T10486/1 from Assembly Tool, Sub-frame Alignment : T10486A
Engine and Gearbox Jack : VAS6931

Procedure

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Applies to Audi TT Roadster

-- Remove the front diagonal braces. Refer to DIAGONAL BRACES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Applies to All

-- Position the : VAS6931 -1- under the subframe.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine/Gearbox Jack

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-- If necessary, clean the threads on the : T10486/1 .

Fig 2: Subframe Bolts Tightening Sequence

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.

The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.

-- Loosen the bolts -2, 3, 4 and 5- for the supports -arrows-.

NOTE:

To secure the subframe, the : T10486/1 must be installed one after the other at positions -1, 6, 7 and 8-.

The locating pins must only be tightened to a maximum of 20 Nm or else the locating pin threads will be damaged.

Front Subframe, Securing

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-- Replace the bolts on both sides of the vehicle with : T10486/1 -1- and tighten to 20 Nm.

Rear Subframe, Securing

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-- Remove the support bolts and the subframe bolt and then remove the support.

-- Insert the : T10486/1 -1- and tighten to 20 Nm.

-- Repeat this procedure on the opposite side.

The subframe has been secured when the bolts -1, 6, 7 and 8- have been replaced by : T10486/1

Fig 3: Subframe Bolts Tightening Sequence
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The subframe position is now secured.

T10486/1, Removing

Removal is performed in the reverse order. Note the following:

-- Always only remove one locating pin and replace it with a new bolt.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.

The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.

-- A road test must be performed after completing repairs. If steering wheel is crooked, the wheels must be aligned. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .

Tightening Specifications