Removal And Installation: SUBFRAME: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi S6 and 2024 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove spindles from engine support bridge:10-222A .
-- Install hook on engine as shown, install spindles on engine support bridge, align and attach support bridge to vehicle.
-- Tighten spindle slightly.
-- Remove both front wheels.
-- Remove sound insulation panel (undertray).
-- Remove clamping bolt for ball joint pin on both sides (arrow).
-- Disconnect transmission mounts from subframe assembly on both sides (arrow).
-- Support subframe assembly with transmission jack, OTC :1785 or equivalent, and secure adequately with strap.
-- Remove mounting bolts on both sides of subframe assembly.
-- Carefully lower transmission jack.
WARNING:
Make sure ball joints separate from wheel bearing housings.