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Overview - SUBFRAME: Subframe

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Subframe
GWWA40-10690Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Bolt
    • 90 Nm +90°
    • Always replace after removing
  2. Fitting Bolt
    • 90 Nm +90°
    • Always replace after removing
  3. Bolt
    • 30 Nm
  4. Subframe Crossbrace
  5. Bolt
    • 115 Nm + 180°
    • Loosen and tighten together with -Item  ) Bolt and -Item  ) Bolt diagonally in stages
    • Always replace after removing
  6. Subframe
  7. Bolts
    • 9 Nm
  8. Shield
  9. Nut
    • 9 Nm
  10. Steering Gear
  11. Bolt
    • 115 Nm + 180°
    • Loosen and tighten together with -Item  ) Bolt and -Item  ) Bolt diagonally in stages
    • Always replace after removing
  12. Bolt
    • 50 Nm + 90°
    • Loosen and tighten together with -Item  ) Bolt and -Item  ) Bolt diagonally in stages
    • Always replace after removing
  13. Clip

Subframe Crossbrace, All Except A5 Cabriolet, Tightening Sequence 

Fig 2: Subframe Crossbrace, All Except A5 Cabriolet
GWWA40-10515Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Tighten the bolts in the steps shown in the sequence:

Step Bolts Tightening Sequence
1. -arrows- Install by hand all the way
2. -arrows- Tighten diagonally in stages
3. Remove the : T40334 
4. -1 and 2- Tighten

Subframe Crossbrace, A5 Cabriolet, Tightening Sequence 

Fig 3: Subframe Crossbrace, A5 Cabriolet
GWWA40-10791Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Tighten the bolts in the steps shown in the sequence:

Step Bolts Tightening Sequence
1. -arrows- Install by hand all the way
2. -arrows- Tighten diagonally in stages
3. Remove the : T40334 
4. -1 and 2- Tighten