SUBFRAME Without Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
-- Lift the subframe on the Subframe Alignment Assembly Tool Kit- Locating Pins: T10486/1 and at the same time position the steering gear -1- on the subframe.
- The steering gear threaded sleeves -2- must be inserted into the subframe holes -arrow-.
Improper handling increases the risk of damaging the threads in the vehicle body.
- Never use an impact wrench to loosen or tighten.
- Position the bolts by hand only and screw in the first threads.
-- Removing the Locating Pin: T10486/1 . Refer to Removing the Locating Pin: T10486/1 .
Vehicles with High-Voltage System:
-- Install the High-Voltage Heater (PTC) -Z115- bracket. Refer to HIGH-VOLTAGE HEATER (PTC) -Z115- (WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE HEATER (PTC) CONTROL MODULE -J848-), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
There is a risk of fatal injury due to high voltage.
Electrocution by direct contact or electric arc can cause severe bodily injury or fatal injury.
- Have an Audi high-voltage technician or an Audi high-voltage expert bring the high-voltage system back into service.
-- Re-energize the high-voltage system. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .
Continuation for all vehicles:
-- Evaluate the need for axle alignment. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .