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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L TURBO (CCTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT AXLE CAMBER, CENTERING
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)
Front Axle Camber, Centering
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Front Axle Camber, Centering
Front Axle Camber, Centering
• Camber cannot be adjusted.
• The camber can only be centered evenly within the tolerance range by sliding the subframe.
- Remove the lower noise insulation, depending on the model and engine.
- Remove the bolts - 1 and 2 - and install new bolts loosely.
- Slide the subframe - 3 - in the direction of the arrow until the camber is even on both sides.
- Tighten the subframe/console bolts - 1 and 2 -.
- Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Ball Joint, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Bracket and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview ] Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Ball Joint, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Bracket and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview.
• After moving the subframe and steering gear, check the clearance between the steering column universal joint and the cutout in the bulkhead.
- Remove securing nuts - arrows - and remove foot well trim.
There must be at least 5 mm of clearance all the way around between the universal joint - 2 - and the cut-out in the plenum chamber bulkhead.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.