Audi TT Subframe removal Guide MK1 8N

[@isaiahrendon2216]

Hey just want to say this was beyond helpful and honestly saved my life, I was ready to sell the car broken

[@raggedd]

I Love the last word a lot. simply "Enjoy!". Thank you very much.

[@Mealowdees]

It helps so much seeing someone who knows what they're doing, do it first and learn from them before tackling it yourself for the first time. Thanks man! Now I'm not concerned about potentially being squashed by an engine/gearbox/pool table

[@jackianmayer5910]

top notch streamlined narrative...all the little landmines accounted for...good on you...

[@lkz6696]

Thanks for the video I watched it about 10 times and just dropped my subframe today! The hardest part was the P-clip holding down the power steering line. Couldn't get a wrench on it, took me almost an hour to get the nut off.

[@BWSTT]

Without looking i cant remember what i sat about this, but usually ill tackle that when its partly down, to make access easier

[@RobertAdairWorkshop]

Thanks for making this and sharing it with us. I'm debating whether to remove mine so I can address some pretty nasty rust near the back mounts. Seeing you do it, I think I will.

[@BWSTT]

It really is quite easy, a lot of people seem to try and avoid removing it, or drop it slightly to work around it, but you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is

[@j.stattikk8886]

I watched your quattro tt clutch flywheel a couple of times before doing mine. Thank you for that, it went very well. Well that is after I realized that I had gotten a clutch for just a front wheel drive, not a quattro, the diameter was smaller than the shaft. Wasted a shit load of time. I wish I had watched this video before reinstalling my sub frame. I couldn't get it lined up, as I had swung the rubber mount backwards instead of forwards. Could have saved me a shit load of time. Appreicate you very much...

[@BWSTT]

Glad i could be of assistance

[@philreid4962]

Thanks for this, was having lots of trouble trying to figure out how to remove the exhaust mount from the subframe... Now I know ;-)

[@jasonclarke235]

Awesome tutorial 👌 made the job pretty easy to do thankyou

[@stuartwinstanley4949]

Loving all the TT content, you've helped me out on a few jobs on my own TT 👍

[@ap8027]

Excellent guide as usual!

[@BWSTT]

Thanks 👍

[@vanhalenT25_88]

Impressive knowledge

[@tomnicholson5405]

Nice work. Just done mine today. Where do you get the subframe bolts from cheers

[@gvidal8472]

Nice one - you make it look easy! Are you doing a vid for the rear subframe soon?

[@mercmen9588]

Hey trying to unscare myself from a clutch change, whats the part for those “one time use bolts”? Love your content you help me out a ton!

[@stevefoley6447]

I need to access the banjo on my turbo feed as washers are shot and leaking oil, can I access all this just by dropping the subframe?

[@AlexSmith-ig9up]

I need to do a clutch, turbo oil lines, rear main seal would it be easier to do it this way

[@kennethconnett6607]

Also... Should I grease new bushes into dog bone?? Many thanks. Ur bids have right helped me out 👌

[@davidtorres1281]

Quick question, when putting it back on... Are there any alignment guides/ holes to look for/ align before torquing everything down?

[@andyknowles666]

As always, great videos! Keep it up!

[@stevesloan6775]

I’m about to undertake this job as I think my 1st-2nd selector folk rivet snapped. Strangely it’s like it’s stuck in neutral as I can push the car, but I am only able to start the engine with the clutch pedal down. Hopefully my GB isn’t minced 😕😕😕

[@owenrook6467]

I have a left hand drive tt 225, i’m planning on removing the ko4 turbo and i was told i can remove it through the bottom by removing the subframe. being the expert on these cars you are, can you confirm this please before i indulge???

[@kennethconnett6607]

Just a quick one pls bud... What's the torque setting for dog bone to subframe bolts??

[@aminabellalvaradoaguero9190]

Do you know of a mobile mechanic in London. I need a power steering rack replace. I have all the parts here

[@eduardomag]

Do you think it's possible to remove the Haldex unit without removing the subframe? I need to rebuild mine and wanted to minimize disassembly. I know you're working on the front subframe but I couldn't find anything involving removing the Haldex. Thanks

[@BWSTT]

I’ve got a restoration video that shows a bit of rear end, but yes, it needs the subframe off

[@eduardomag]

@@BWSTT Thank you much!

[@littlejohnyrochdale2608]

Keep these videos coming dude..and what happend to the blue tt with big turbo??

[@BWSTT]

Look at the track project videos, still a work in orogress

[@kanetheriot3204]

What is the proper name for the "one time use" bolts? The "quite expensive" bolts at 9:05 in the video? I will have to order them from ECS turning or audi.

[@sexycowman]

Stretch bolts

[@kanetheriot3204]

@@sexycowman there are 1642 "stretch bolts" on the audi tt though. All different lengths, thread pitch, and diameters.

[@robyoung125]

Managed to replace a bent subframe yesterday with your help in this video. Thank you so much. Now my front wheel sits square in the arch after the previous owner clouted something, they replaced half the suspension but left a bent subframe. Now for some new tyres and alignment. Would you recommend 4 wheel alignment or is the front two enough?

[@MrTice1973]

I've just done this to my 8L audi S3 and the steering rack came down with the sub frame even though I undid everything I should of can you let me know why please jai

[@allstartownland1370]

Hey bws TT, have you got a rear cradle removal vid...🤔

[@BWSTT]

Not yet, but that’s in the works

[@thursdaybunti2613]

is the subframe for TT 1,6 and 3,2 the same size and dimensions? So i can use a spare part from 1,6 on 3,2 ?

[@samstevens4804]

Just about to buy a 2007 that’s that’s had the following advisories Nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) These a big problem ?

[@BWSTT]

Impossible to say without seeing it- there is a lot of room for interpretation of that, but realistically its probably just a picky tester that had to find something to mention

[@samstevens4804]

@@BWSTT thanks so much , I’ll get a mechanic to have a look for me before parting with any cash Cheers

[@arsenal11295]

Top video mate, how long did it take to drop and install the subframe alone, mines is heavily corroded and needing replaced so i’m just after a rough idea on time to replace it, cheers

[@BWSTT]

If you've got the new one ready to go, with new wishbones on it, then you could do the swap in an hour, it's really not that big a job

[@Sleepyjo1]

So I just want to patch a hole around the flex pipe and need a little space to do so, is it possible to just slightly drop one side?

[@Sleepyjo1]

Just need to patch it until I can order a new Downpipe.

[@douglashunt5342]

if i am changing from a K03 based turbo/downpipe to a K04 [f23] turbo and SS downpipe, will that exhaust hanger mount be on my subframe?

[@mitchellbieniek8266]

Hey Bryn, great stuff as always. Any special considerations when dealing with LHD quattro roadster? I know you did a clutch over in US, not sure if you remember any finnicky LHD/quattro specific issues when dropping subframe.

[@BWSTT]

From what I rember the subframe part of the job was no different on the LHD spec

[@MadAntz970]

Old VAG Tech told me that they used to install a threaded rod into each of the sub frame bolt holes as they removed each bolt one by one. This then made re installation & alignment a doddle........

[@BWSTT]

Not a bad idea, if you habe m14 threaded bar to hand, it's really not that tricky to line up with a jack and lining up the droplinks and ball joints first

[@jonsacboy]

Is there any difference in the part between the 1.8 and V6 subframe?

[@BWSTT]

Yeah, the v6 one has different fixings for the under tray

[@calthomas22]

I’m not sure if anyone can help me in this thread, but I am having a terrible time refitting the subframe. I have all 4 main bolt started but not tightened down. It looks like I am going to crush the power steering line if I keep tightening the bolts not sure what I’ve done wrong. Thanks all.

[@gaetanoabbate629]

Grazie Uomo !

[@patrickheinemeyer5110]

What’s that bone like object that connects to the subframe and the transmission called?

[@BWSTT]

Dog bone mount

[@DavidMoralee]

Is the mk2 much different?

[@DN..11]

I'm sure it's not close to this, details wise

[@Sleepyjo1]

Anyone know the torque specs for the bolts?

[@Xappt]

Torque specs?

[@kennethconnett6607]

*vids