Audi A4: Overview - Subframe

Overview - Subframe, FWD

  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.

1 - Bolt

• 130 Nm + 180º
• Replace after removing

2 - Front Bonded Rubber Bushing

• For the subframe

3 - Subframe

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Removing and Installing".

4 - Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

• For the subframe

5 - Bolt

• 90 Nm + 180º
• Replace after removing

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.

1 - Bolt

• Replace after removing

2 - Rear Final Drive

3 - Stop Buffer

4 - Bolt

• 130 Nm + 180º
• Replace after removing

5 - Bolt

6 - Front Bonded Rubber Bushing

• For the subframe

7 - Subframe

• Securing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Securing".
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Removing and Installing".

8 - Spacer

• Installed depending on the model

9 - Nut

• 20 Nm

10 - Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

• For the rear final drive
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing for Rear Final Drive, Removing and Installing".
• Installation position. Refer to → Fig. "Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings Installation Position for the Rear Final Drive".

11 - Bolt

• Tightening specification. Refer to → Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.39; Subframe Mount; Overview - Subframe Mount.

12 - Spacer

• Installed depending on the model

13 - Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

• For the subframe

14 - Bolt

• 90 Nm + 180º
• Replace after removing

15 - Nut

• Tightening specification. Refer to → Rear Final Drive; Rep. Gr.39; Subframe Mount; Overview - Subframe Mount.

Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings Installation Position for the Rear Final Drive

• The grooves -arrows- on the bonded rubber bushings -1- are at a right angle.

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