AudiTTboi

ok i just replaced my clutch and flywheel and i'm putting the subframe back in. also how do you get the frame back up there? do i have to use a jack to raise it to reach the holes? and do u think i will need a alignment? does that subframe affect toe/camber?

TTschwing

The subframe locates the lower control arms, so all that stuff will be out of line when you drop/replace it...

AudiTTboi

thanks steve, about how much should i expect to pay for a 4wheel alignment. and its odd that the bentley doesnt say anything about the alignment being needed.

TTschwing

I do my own. I believe there is a Bentley reference in there somewhere. The only way you don't is if you index the camber before you remove the subframe, then get it back to the same references when you put it back together..

It's not hard to do, but I don't think many techs take this extra step...

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AudiTTboi

ok i found it in the bentley and it says that if i can get the orig bolts in thier orig bolt marks then i wont have to get an alignment, but i guess i'll have to see when i take it for a drive. all i have left to do is the subframe,main driveshaft, put exhaust back in, bleed clutch system and then it will be ready!!! i cant wait.

TT_Nuge

How was the work? Any previous clutch experience? Time to completion? etc..

I'll be heading down this road eventually.

TIA,
Trent

OldSchool AG

i.e. without the wheels on the ground?

TTschwing

Just measuring the Camber at full droop and getting a reference value so I can get the subframe back to that same reference point...

OldSchool AG

said the blind man

TTschwing

It was just a test..:-)