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SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, Stabilizer Bar And Coupling Rod Overview, Through 08.2007

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Subframe Components, A5 Through 08.2007
GWWA40-10263Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Subframe
    • Removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME .
  2. Connector
  3. Engine Mount
  4. Cover
  5. Bolt
    • 20 Nm 
  6. Bolt
  7. Cover
  8. Bolt
    • 20 Nm 
  9. Square Nut
    • Always replace if removed.
  10. Bolt
    • 115 Nm  + 90° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
    • Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe, refer to INSTALLING .
  11. Bolt
    • 115 Nm  + 90° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
    • Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe, refer to INSTALLING .
  12. Bolt
  13. Bolt
    • 90 Nm  + 135° turn
    • Always replace if removed.
  14. Subframe Crossbrace
    • Removing and installing, coupe, refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, COUPE AND SPORTBACK .
      CAUTION:

      The suspension components could be damaged.

      If the subframe, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.

      The vehicle must not be supported on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (e.g. using a floor jack).

  15. Shock Absorber Fork
  16. Bolt
  17. Coupling Rod
  18. Bolt
  19. Nut
  20. Clamp
  21. Rubber Bushing
    • When installing the subframe, the rubber bushing opening must face up.
    • The stabilizer bar and rubber bushing must be free of grease when installing.
  22. Stabilizer Bar
  23. Nut
    • Always replace if removed.