Overview - SUBFRAME, AWD
CAUTION:
There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.
- The subframe 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.
- Bolt
- Always replace after removing
- Rear Final Drive
- Stop Buffer
- Equipped on some models
- Bolt
- 130 Nm + 180°
- Always replace after removing
- Bolt
- Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For the subframe
- Removing and Installing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SERVICING .
- Subframe
- Equipment versions with vibration damper. Refer to Fig 4.
- Securing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .
- Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Spacer
- Installed depending on the model
- Nut
- 20 Nm
- Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For the rear final drive
- Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR BONDED RUBBER BUSHING FOR REAR FINAL DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Installation position. Refer to Fig 3.
- Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to the appropriate service information .
- Spacer
- Installed depending on the model
- Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For the subframe
- Removing and Installing. Refer to SUBFRAME REAR BONDED RUBBER BUSHING, REPLACING .
- Bolt
- 90 Nm + 180°
- Always replace after removing
- Nut
- Tightening specification. Refer to the appropriate service information .
Subframe Hydraulic Front Bonded Rubber Bushing Installation Position
- The groves -arrows- are perpendicular to the direction of travel.
Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings Installation Position for the Rear Final Drive
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC- The grooves -arrows- on the bonded rubber bushings -1- are at a right angle.
Equipment Versions with Vibration Damper
- Bolt
- Always replace after removing.
- 50 Nm + 180°
2 - Vibration Damper
3 - Subframe