Audi A4: Subframe, Securing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
- Gearbox Support -T40173-
- Locating Pins -T40327-, not illustrated
- Engine Support Bridge -10-222A-
Procedure
WARNING
There is a risk of an accident due to an unsecured
engine/transmission subassembly!
The engine must be supported in the installation
position for the following steps.
- Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.10; Subframe Mount; Engine, Supporting in Installation
Position.
- Remove the front wheels. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheels and Tires".
- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation,
Removing and Installing.
- Remove the left and right wheel spoilers. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Wheel Housing Liner; Front Wheel
Housing Liner, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the nuts -1 and 3- and
remove the drive axle cover -2-.
- Support the subframe with the -VAS6931- and the -T40173- as
shown.
- Secure the subframe with the tensioning strap
-arrow-.
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.
Note
- To secure the subframe, a -T40327- must be installed at
position -1- on the left and right
side.
- The locating pins must only be tightened to a maximum of 20
Nm or else the locating pin bolts will be damaged.
- Due to the ribbed washers for the bolts, the holes for the
subframe are slightly peened. They must be deburred if
necessary.
- Replace the bolts -1- on both
sides of the vehicle with the -T40327- and tighten to 20 Nm.
- The suspension is now secured.
- Remove the bolts on the left and right side
-arrows-.
Remove the -T40327-
Removal is performed in the reverse order. Note the
following:
- Remove the locating pins and tighten a new bolt at this
position.
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.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
If the vehicle will be driving on the streets, all
bolts and nuts must be tightened properly according to
the guidelines.
- Remove the -10-222A-. Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.10; Subframe Mount; Engine, Supporting in Installation
Position.
- A road test must be performed after
completing repairs. If the steering wheel is crooked, the wheels
must be aligned. Refer to
→ Chapter "Axle Alignment".
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Subframe"
- Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise
Insulation.
- Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Wheel Housing Liner; Overview -
Front Wheel Housing Liner.
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheels and Tires"
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Tensioning Straps -T10038-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Locating Pins
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Ball Joint Splitter -VAS251805-, not illu
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Puller - Ball Joint -T40043-
Gearbox Support -T40173-
Locating Pin -T40334-
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