Overview - SUBFRAME, Versions Without Sway Stabilization

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Subframe, Versions Without Sway Stabilization

Courtesy of AUDI

Bolt
- 20 Nm
Subframe Crossbrace
- There are different versions. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Safety Precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON SUBFRAME .
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Subframe
- Securing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .
- Lowering. Refer to SUBFRAME, LOWERING .
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME WITH STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  - Perform a pre-adjustment on the subframe if it was replaced or if the crossbrace was loosened for procedures in which the subframe had been removed. Refer to Figure.
Bracket
- For the wiring harness
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Bolt/Nut
- 5 Nm
Shield Upper Section
- Removing and installing. Refer to TWO-PIECE SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Shield Lower Section
- Removing and installing. Refer to TWO-PIECE SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Nut
- For equipment versions with high-voltage system
- 5 Nm
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Shield
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Square Nut
- Always replace after removing
Bolt
- Always replace after removing
- Remove and tighten together with -item 15- diagonally in steps
- 130 Nm +180°
Bolt
- Always replace after removing
- Remove and tighten together with -item 14- diagonally in steps
- 115 Nm +90°
Bolt
- 42 mm long
- Always replace after removing
- 90 Nm +135°
Bolt
- 51 mm long
- Always replace after removing
- 90 Nm +90°