Overview - SUBFRAME (A5 Through 08/2007)
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- Subframe
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME WITHOUT STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Connector
- Engine Mount
- Cover
- Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT for engine CALA, OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT for engines CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, or OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT for engines CCBA, CGXC, CTUB .
- Cover
- Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Square Nut
- Always replace if removed
- Bolt
- 115 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe. Refer to installing Subframe Bolting Procedure: .
- Bolt
- 115 Nm +90°
- Always replace if removed
- Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe. Refer to installing Subframe Bolting Procedure: .
- Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT for engine CALA, OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT for engines CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, or OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT for engines CCBA, CGXC, CTUB .
- Bolt
- 90 Nm +135°
- Always replace if removed
- Subframe Crossbrace
- Removing and installing, Coupe. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A4 AND A5 COUPE 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).
- Removing and installing, Coupe. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A4 AND A5 COUPE
- 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
- 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
.NOTE:
Replace the stud bolt in the subframe for the stabilizer bar mount if damaged.
- 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