Overview - Axle Beam
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3, and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
There is a risk of damaging the axle beam threaded connection threads on the body.
- The axle beam 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.
- Cover
- Bolt
- 50 Nm + 45° turn
- Always replace if removed
- Bolt
- 70 Nm + 360° turn
- Always replace if removed
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
- Axle Beam
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TORSION BEAM AXLE VEHICLES WITH FRONT WHEEL DRIVE .
- Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Note the installation position
- Replacing. Refer to AXLE BEAM BONDED RUBBER BUSHING, REPLACING .
- Bracket