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Overview - SUBFRAME, A5 With All Wheel Drive (AWD)

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Subframe, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod & Diagonal Brace Overview, AWD
GWWA42-10343Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Clamp
    • Replaced together with the rubber bushing and stabilizer bar
    • The rubber bushing and clamp must not be separated from the stabilizer bar.
  2. Bolt
    • 25 Nm  +90°
    • Always replace if removed
    • Tighten evenly
  3. Bolt
  4. Bolt
  5. Coupling Rod
  6. Nut
    • Always replace if removed
  7. Stabilizer Bar
  8. Bolt
  9. Bracket
  10. Bolt
    • 5 Nm 
  11. Nut
    • Always replace if removed
  12. Upper Transverse Link
  13. Bolt
    • 115 Nm  +90°
    • Always replace if removed
    • The bolts must not be loosened or tightened when the springs are installed. Release the coil springs using the spring tensioner before loosening or tightening.
  14. Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-
    • Only sensors of the same version may be installed.
    • Complete with components
    • The sensor lever points toward the outside
    • Replace in vehicle. Refer to LEFT/RIGHT REAR LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR -G76- / -G77-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
    • The headlamp adjustment must be checked after loosening. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .
    • If the Level Control System Sensor -- was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to CONTROL POSITION, PROGRAMMING
    • If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the Directional Stabilization Assistance Control Module -J759- must be calibrated again. Refer to LANE ASSIST, CALIBRATING .
  15. Bolt
    • 9 Nm 
  16. Bolt
  17. Lower Transverse Link
  18. Nut
    • Always replace if removed
  19. Bolt
  20. Nut
  21. Eccentric Washer
  22. Tie Rod
    • There are versions made of aluminum and steel.
    • A mixed installation is not permitted
  23. Eccentric Screw
  24. Diagonal Brace
  25. Left Support
  26. Bolt
    • 55 Nm 
  27. Bolt
    • 115 Nm  +90°
    • Always replace if removed
    • The bolts must not be loosened or tightened when the springs are installed. Release the coil springs using the spring tensioner before loosening or tightening.
  28. Bolt
    • Pre-Tightening Specification 5 Nm 
    • Final Tightening Specification:50 Nm  +90°
    • Always replace if removed
  29. Clip
    • Not installed on all vehicles.
  30. Left Stone Chip Protection
    • Not installed on all vehicles.
  31. Center Stone Chip Protection
    • Not installed on all vehicles.
  32. Right Stone Chip Protection
    • Not installed on all vehicles.
  33. Bolt
  34. Rear Final Drive
  35. Differential Crossmember
  36. Bolt
  37. Right Support
  38. Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
  39. Subframe
  40. Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
  41. Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
  42. Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
  43. Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
  44. Bolt
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