SUBFRAME, Securing: Notes

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm :VAG1332 
• Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS6931 
• Locating Pins :T10096 
• Rear Axle Support :T10552 
• Rear Axle Support - Locating Bores :T10552/1 
• Rear Axle Support - Support :T10552/2 

Tools, Preparing: 

-- Loosen the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Adjust the dimension -a-.

• Dimension -a- = 250 mm

-- Tighten the bolts again.

-- Remove the screw in the direction of -arrow-.

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-- Turn the :T10552/2  -2- so that the profile is perpendicular to the direction of travel.

-- Adjust the dimension -b-.

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• FWD vehicles -b- = 270 mm.
• AWD vehicles -b- = 410 mm.

-- Tighten the plug -arrow- again to 30 Nm.

-- Loosen the left and right lower :T10552/1  -3-.

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-- Adjust the dimension -c-.

• Dimension -c- = 47 mm.

-- Turn the left and right threaded sleeve from the :T10552/1  -3- until the dimension -d- is reached.

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• FWD vehicles -d- = 230 mm.
• AWD vehicles -d - = 215 mm.

-- Place the :T10552  -1- on the :VAS6931  -2-.

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-- Tighten the plug in direction of -arrow- to 30 Nm.

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-- Remove the muffler. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [CNTC] / OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [CZRA] .

-- Remove the springs. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Audi A3 Cabriolet: 

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-- Loosen the bolts -3- for the subframe bracket -2- and remove bolt -1- to do this conterhold the nut.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 4- and the diagonal brace.

FWD Vehicles: 

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-- Position the :T10552  -1- with the :VAS6931  -5- under the subframe and lift.

-- Insert the :T10552/1  -2- in the holes on the subframe -arrows A-.

-- Secure the :T10552/2  -3- on the subframe using the tensioning strap -4-.

AWD Vehicles: 

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-- Position the :T10552  -1- with the :VAS6931  -5- under the subframe and lift.

-- Insert the :T10552/1  -2- in the holes on the subframe -arrows A-.

-- Secure the :T10552/2  -3- on the subframe using the tensioning strap -4-.

Subframe Version 1: 

• To secure the subframe the :T10096  must be installed at the left and right at the positions -1- one after the other.

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-- Remove a bolt from -1- for the subframe.

-- Install the locating pin -1- from the :T10096  and tighten to a maximum 20 Nm.

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-- Repeat procedure for the second front bolt and the rear subframe bolts.

• The subframe position is now secured.

Subframe Version 2: 

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -1-.

• To secure the subframe the :T10096  must be installed at the left and right at the positions -2 and 3- one after the other.

-- Remove a bolt from -arrow- for the subframe.

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-- Install the locating pin -1- from the :T10096  and tighten to a maximum 20 Nm.

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-- Repeat procedure for the second front bolt and the rear subframe bolts.

• The subframe position is now secured.

Remove the :T10096  .

Removal is performed in the reverse order. Note The Following: 

-- Only remove one locating pin diagonally and install a new locating pin in this location and tighten.

-- Install the springs. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- A Road Test Must Be Performed After Completing Repairs. If The Steering Wheel Is Crooked, The Wheels Must Be Aligned. Refer To VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .