SUBFRAME Overview

2010 Audi A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, StandardSECTION SUBFRAME Overview
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Audi A3, 2007 Audi A3, and 2006 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Subframe Assembly Overview
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  1. Bolt
  2. Bolts
  3. Engine Support
    • With support arm
  4. Bolt
    • 45 Nm
    • Engine support to engine
  5. Engine Mount
  6. Bolt
    • Replace
    • 40 Nm plus an additional 90Β° turn.
    • Engine mount to body
  7. Bracket
  8. Bolt
    • Replace
    • 20 Nm plus an additional 90Β° turn.
    • Bracket to engine mount
  9. Bolt
    • Replace
    • 20 Nm plus an additional 90Β° turn.
    • Bracket to body
  10. Bolt
    • Replace
    • 40 Nm plus an additional 90Β° turn.
    • Engine mount to body
  11. Bolts
    • Replace
    • 60 Nm plus an additional 90Β° turn.
    • Engine mount to engine support
  12. Pendulum Support
  13. Bolt
  14. Bolt
  15. Bolt
  16. Transmission Mount
    • With support arm
  17. Bolt
  18. Bolt
  19. Transmission Support
RENDER: 1.0x

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