SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, Removing And Installing: Removing

NOTE:

During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left and right nuts -arrows- for the subframe shield.

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-- Equipment version with SCR system: Free up the SCR delivery line -1- with the bracket -2- on the crossbrace.

-- Free up the wires on the crossbrace.

-- To protect the threads, remove the nut -arrow- on the left and right from the guide link joint pin just until it is flush with the joint pin threads.

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WARNING:

There is a risk of injury from falling components.

When pressing off, the tie rod end loosens abruptly from the wheel bearing housing. Use, for example, the :VAS6931 to secure.

-- Press out the guide link joint pin with the :T40043 from the conical seat. Do not damage the CV boot while doing so.

-- Remove the nut and free up the guide link on the wheel bearing housing. If necessary, counterhold the joint pin with a TORX^® 40 socket to do this.

-- If required, free up the wiring harness and the SCR delivery line.

-- A5 Cabriolet : remove the diagonal braces. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Remove the clip nuts from the crossbrace.

-- Position the :T10552 with the :VAS6931 under the subframe and lift.

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-- Bring the :T10552/2 with the :T40386 all the way onto the front crossbrace.

-- Place the :T10552/1 all the way into the rear holes on the crossbrace by turning left and right at the threaded sleeve.

-- Secure the crossbrace with a tensioning strap -arrow-.

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.

-- Insert the :T40335 on the left and right side into the subframe. If required, adjust the support brace at the knurled handle -1-.

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-- Secure the brace on the left and right side using a cotter pin -arrow-.

NOTE:

To secure the steering gear, a :T40334 must be screwed in at -1 and 2-.

Fig 1: Subframe Crossbrace, All Except A5 Cabriolet

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-- Replace bolts -1 and 2- with :T40334 and tighten to 60 Nm.

The steering gear is now secured.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, lower the subframe crossbrace -3- using the :VAS6931 and remove it.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the suspension components.

If the subframe mount, steering gear or subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.
Supporting the vehicle at the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (for example, using a floor jack or similar device) is not permitted.