Overview - SUBFRAME, A5 From 09/2007

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Subframe Components, A5 From 09/2007

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Subframe
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME WITHOUT STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Subframe Shield
- Installed depending on the engine versions
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Cover
- Installed depending on the engine versions
Subframe Shield
- Installed depending on the engine versions
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Subframe Shield
- Installed depending on the engine versions
Bolt
- Tightening Specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT [CAUA] (COUPE) / LEFT ENGINE MOUNT [CCBA] (CABRIOLET) /RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT [CCBA] (CABRIOLET) / SUBFRAME MOUNT [CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] .
Retaining Plate
- For the engine mount
Engine Mount
- For removing and installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT [CAUA] (COUPE) / LEFT ENGINE MOUNT [CCBA] (CABRIOLET) /RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT [CCBA] (CABRIOLET) / SUBFRAME MOUNT [CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] .
Bolt
- Tightening Specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT [CAUA] (COUPE) / LEFT ENGINE MOUNT [CCBA] (CABRIOLET) /RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT [CCBA] (CABRIOLET) / / SUBFRAME MOUNT [CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] .
Square Nut
- Always replace if removed
- There are no square nuts on the front if the vehicle has electromechanical power steering.
Bolt
- 115 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME BOLTING PROCEDURE:
Stud Bolt
- Replace if damaged.
Bolt
- 115 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME BOLTING PROCEDURE:
Bolt
- Tightening Specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT [CAUA] (COUPE) / LEFT ENGINE MOUNT [CCBA] (CABRIOLET) /RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT [CCBA] (CABRIOLET) / SUBFRAME MOUNT [CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] .
Bolt
- 90 Nm +135°
- Always replace if removed
Diagonal Brace
- Only on the Cabriolet
- Removing and installing. Refer to DIAGONAL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- The stamped edge on the diagonal brace near the bolt holes must be on the bolt head side.
- -Arrow- on connecting link points in driving direction
Bolt
- Pre-Tightening Specification 5 Nm
- Final Tightening Specification: 50 Nm +90°
- Follow the tightening sequence. Refer to INSTALLED POSITION AND TIGHTENING SEQUENCE:
- Always replace if removed
Bolt
- On vehicles with hydraulic power steering 90 Nm +135°
- On vehicles with electromechanical power steering:90 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
Bolt
- 20 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
End Plate
- Only on the Cabriolet
Subframe Crossbrace
- Removing and Installing, Coupe. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A4 AND A5 COUPE
- Removing and installing, Cabriolet. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A5 CABRIOLET
- The crossbrace on the Cabriolet is shown in the illustration. The crossbrace on the Coupe is slightly different. Refer to -item ) OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, A5 THROUGH 08/2007 - SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE.
  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 (for example using a floor jack).
Bolt
- 24 Nm
- Only on the Cabriolet
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Shield
- Installed on vehicles with electromechanical power steering and heavy duty suspension
- Not on AWD
Shock Absorber Fork
Bolt
- 40 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .
Coupling Rod
- There are versions made of aluminum and plastic.
- A mixed installation is not permitted
- Removing and installing. Refer to COUPLING ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 40 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .
Nut
- 25 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .
Clamp
Rubber Bushing
- The opening on the rubber bushing must be facing up when installing the subframe.
- There must not be any grease on the stabilizer bar and rubber bushing when installing them.
Stabilizer Bar
- Removing and installing. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Nut
- Always replace if removed
Bracket
- Installed on vehicles with -item ) OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, A5 FROM 09/2007 - SUBFRAME SHIELD
Bolt
- 9 Nm
- Installed on vehicles with -item ) OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, A5 FROM 09/2007 - SUBFRAME SHIELD
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Installed on vehicles with electromechanical power steering, but not on the Cabriolet
Shield
- Installed on vehicles with electromechanical power steering, but not on the Cabriolet
- Not on AWD