SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, Diagonal Brace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod And SUBFRAME Shield Overview, From 09.2007

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Subframe, Crossbrace, Diagonal Brace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod & Subframe Shield Overview, From 09.2007

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Subframe
- Removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME .
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Subframe Shield
- Installed depending on the engine version.
- Removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME HEATSHIELD .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Cover
- Installed depending on the engine version.
Subframe Shield
- Installed depending on the engine version.
- Removing and installing, refer to SUBFRAME HEATSHIELD .
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Subframe Shield
- Installed depending on the engine version.
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
- 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° turn
- Always replace if removed.
- Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe. Refer to INSTALLING .
Stud
- replace if damaged, allocation Parts Information.
Bolt
- 115 Nm + 90° turn
- Always replace if removed.
- Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe. Refer to INSTALLING .
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° turn
- Always replace if removed.
Diagonal Brace
- Only on the Cabriolet.
- Removing and installing, refer to DIAGONAL BRACE, CABRIOLET .
- 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° turn
- Follow tightening sequence. Refer to INSTALLING .
- Always replace if removed.
Bolt
- On vehicles with hydraulic power steering 90 Nm + 135° turn
- On vehicles with electromechanical power steering 90 Nm + 90° turn
- Always replace if removed.
Bolt
- 20 Nm + 90° turn
- Always replace if removed.
End Plate
- Only on the Cabriolet.
Bolt
- 24 Nm
- Only on the Cabriolet.
Subframe Crossbrace
- Removing and installing, Coupe/Sportback, refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, COUPE AND SPORTBACK .
- Removing and installing, Cabriolet, refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, CABRIOLET .
- The crossbrace on the Cabriolet is shown in the illustration. The crossbrace on the Coupe/Sportback is slightly different. Refer to step ) SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR AND COUPLING ROD OVERVIEW, 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 (e.g. using a floor jack).
Shock Absorber Fork
Bolt
- 40 Nm + 90° turn
- Always replace if removed.
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
Coupling Rod
- There are versions made of aluminum and plastic. For allocation, refer to the Parts Information.
- A mixed installation is not permitted.
- Removing and installing, refer to COUPLING ROD .
Bolt
- 40 Nm + 90° turn
- Always replace if removed.
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
Nut
- 25 Nm
- Always replace if removed.
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .
Clamp
Rubber Bushing
- When installing the subframe, the rubber bushing opening must face up.
- The stabilizer bar and rubber bushing must be free of grease when installing.
Stabilizer Bar
- Removing and installing, refer to STABILIZER BAR .
Nut
- Always replace if removed.
Bolt
- 9 Nm
- Installed on vehicles with SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, DIAGONAL BRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD OVERVIEW, FROM 09.2007 .
Bracket
- Installed on vehicles with SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, DIAGONAL BRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD OVERVIEW, FROM 09.2007 .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Installed on vehicles with electromechanical steering, but not on the Cabriolet
Protective Plate
- Installed on vehicles with electromechanical steering, but not on the Cabriolet