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Overview - SUBFRAME

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the subframe threaded connection threads on the body.

  • The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
  • Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Subframe
GWWA40-10528Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Bolt
  2. Lower Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
  3. Bolt
    • 20 Nm + 180° turn 
    • Always replace if removed
  4. Subframe
  5. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 180° turn 
    • Always replace if removed
  6. Clip
    • Only for A3 e-tron
  7. Nut
    • 65 Nm 
    • Always replace if removed
    • Counterhold at socket head of joint bolt when tightening
  8. Upper Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
  9. Stabilizer Bar with the Rubber Bushings
  10. Nut
    • 65 Nm 
    • Always replace if removed
    • Counterhold at socket head of joint bolt when tightening
  11. Suspension Strut
  12. Coupling Rod
  13. Intermediate Plate
    • For allocation. Refer to the parts information.
  14. Support
    • Different versions, allocation. Refer to the parts information.
  15. Bolt
    • 20 Nm + 90° turn 
    • Always replace if removed
  16. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 180° turn 
    • Always replace if removed
GWWA40-10468Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
NOTE:

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

When tightening the bolts, the vehicle must stand on its wheels.

-- Tighten bolts -arrows- to 90 Nm and 45° additional turn