Audi A1 Workshop Service & Repair Manuals

Fixing position of subframe Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Locating pins -T10096-

t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- with universal gearbox support -V.A.G 1359/2-

–  Remove noise insulation → Rep. gr.66. –  Unscrew bolts for pendulum support -1- and -2- from gearbox. Vehicles with exhaust pipe beneath subframe –  Remove front exhaust pipe → Rep. gr.26. All vehicles (continued): –  Place engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under subframe. –  If necessary, clean thread of locating pins -T10096-.

It is important to keep to the specified sequence for the following operations. To fix position of subframe, locating pins -T10096- must be screwed one after the other into positions -1-, -2-, -3- and -4-. l  Positions -3- and -4- must be fixed first.   Note The locating pins -T10096- must not be tightened to more than 20 Nm, otherwise the threads of the locating pins will be damaged.

–  Fit locating pins -T10096- one after the other in place of securing bolts -2- on both sides of the vehicle and tighten to 20 Nm. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows- for support. –  Unscrew securing bolt -1- on one side of vehicle and remove support. –  Insert locating pin -T10096- and tighten to 20 Nm.

–  If locating pin -T10096- cannot be inserted, sleeve in subframe must be centred using assembly mandrel -10 - 508--1-. –  The process of locating the subframe is complete when all 4 of the bolts have been replaced in turn with a locating pin from the locating pin set -T10096-. –  Lower subframe approx. 4 cm.

Installing Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following: –  Unscrew only one locating pin at a time and replace it with a new bolt -1- and -2-. –  Screw in bolts -arrows- for support and tighten. –  Tighten bolts to specified torque. Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view - subframe, swivel joint, wishbone, anti-roll bar, coupling rod“ After installation, check position of steering wheel by test-driving vehicle.