SUBFRAME Bonded Rubber Bushing And Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing, Fwd: Notes

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 23 other vehicles, including the 2017 Audi S5, 2017 Audi A5 Quattro, 2016 Audi S5, 2016 Audi A5 Quattro, and 2015 Audi S5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Torque wrench:V.A.G 1332
Engine-/transmission jack:V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support:V.A.G 1359/2
Hydraulic cylinder:VAS 6178
Pneumatic/hydraulic foot pump :VAS 6179
Assembly tool:T10205
Assembly tool:T10263
Assembly tool:T40033
Assembly tool:T40185
Assembly tool:3346
Assembly tool:3301

NOTE:

If a bonded rubber bushing is faulty, then the bonded rubber bushing on the opposite side must also be replaced. For the correct allocation, Refer To the Parts Information..

Check the other bushings before replacing a faulty bonded rubber bushing.

If cracks, oil leaks or other damage is visible, this bonded rubber busing must be replaced too.

There are different versions, depending on the model, either a conventional bonded rubber bushing or a hydraulic one. Refer To SUBFRAME, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND DIAGONAL BRACE OVERVIEW, FWD and SUBFRAME, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND DIAGONAL BRACE OVERVIEW, FWD . Allocation, Refer To the Parts Information..

-- Place the vehicle on a hoist.

-- Remove wheels.

-- Remove coil springs. Refer To COIL SPRING .

NOTE:

In order to replace the rubber bonded bushing, the subframe must be lowered either at the front or at the rear. It is not necessary to remove the subframe.

Lower the subframe alternating between the front and rear. This avoid having to perform an axle alignment.

Do not lower the subframe more then 4 cm.

Identify mounting location to subframe before removing the bonded rubber bushing.