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Torque reaction support with valve for torque reaction support N382 - exploded view — AUDI

Torque reaction support with valve for torque reaction support N382 - exploded view on Audi: factory workshop procedure for engines BFL, BFM, BGK.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text 3 engine codes

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.

Torque reaction support with
valve for torque reaction support
N382
- exploded view
40 Nm
Washer
40 Nm
Torque reaction support
Knurled nut
For height adjustment
23 Nm
Valve for torque reaction support
N382
Retainer for
valve for torque reaction support
N382
23 Nm
Longitudinal member
Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Electric drill
Stepped centre bit (∅ 24 mm)
Note
Activate jacking-up mode before driving vehicle onto lifting platform and lifting wheels off ground
Rep. Gr.
43
.
Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
Turn light switch to position
“0”
.
Vehicles with auxiliary heater / supplementary heater:
Remove bolts
arrows
securing exhaust pipe for auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.
All models:
Remove front noise insulation
1
.
Remove front section of wheel housing liner (front left and front right)
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. Gr.
66
.
Remove front bumper cover
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. Gr.
63
.
Pull out clips
1
.
Unscrew bolt
2
and remove cover.
Note
Pay attention to clips
arrows
on installation.
Detach intake hose
1
from secondary air pump.
Unplug electrical connector
arrow
.
Unplug electrical connector
1
from air mass meter.
Detach air mass meter from air intake hose
2
.
Remove air cleaner housing
arrows
.
Remove headlight (right-side)
Electrical system
Rep. Gr.
94
.
Compress retainer catches
arrows
and detach air duct from lock carrier (front right).
Remove bolts
arrows
.
Detach air duct from lock carrier (rear right).
Mark out drilling on lock carrier as illustrated according to dimensions
a
and
b
.
Dimension
a
= 40 mm.
Dimension
b
= 55 mm.
Drill a hole of 24 mm dia.
Note
Drill a pilot hole and then drill out to 24 mm dia using the stepped centre bit.
Unclip wire
arrows
.
Remove bolts
1
and
2
for torque reaction support.
Slacken bolt
3
a few turns.
Detach torque reaction support
arrow
from
valve for torque reaction support
N382
.
Remove bolts
2
and
3
.
Pivot torque reaction support to one side and unplug electrical connector
1
.
Remove
valve for torque reaction support
N382
.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
Renew all cable ties which are released or cut open when removing the engine. Refit in the same position when installing the engine.
Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment)
Parts catalogue.
Plug in electrical connector
1
at
valve for torque reaction support
N382
.
Fit
valve for torque reaction support
N382
and tighten bolts
2
and
3
.
Turn adjuster ring
1
on
valve for torque reaction support
N382
clockwise to stop.
Secure bolts
1
and
3
for torque reaction support.
Turn adjuster ring
1
by hand anti-clockwise until it comes into contact with
valve for torque reaction support
N382
.
Then turn adjuster ring one turn clockwise.
Tighten bolt
arrow
at
valve for torque reaction support
N382
.
Clip in wire
arrows
.
Install headlights
Rep. Gr.
94
.
Install front bumper cover
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. Gr.
63
.
Check headlight adjustment
Maintenance
Booklet
404
.
Tightening torques
Tightening toques
Chapter
Torque reaction support and
valve for torque reaction support
N382
- exploded view

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.