Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing subframe Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

Removing –  Remove front wheels. –  Remove noise insulation → Rep. gr.66. –  Mark positions of nuts -arrows- with felt pen on both sides of vehicle. –  Remove nuts -arrows- on both sides of vehicle.   Note When removing and installing, take care not to damage the rubber boot of the swivel joint. The boot should be protected against damage if necessary.

–  Remove nut -1- from coupling rod -3- (left and right sides). –  Pull coupling rod -3- out of anti-roll bar -2- (left and right sides). –  Turn anti-roll bar upwards. Vehicles with exhaust pipe beneath subframe –  Remove front exhaust pipe → Rep. gr.26.

Vehicles with exhaust pipe above subframe –  Pull retaining rings -arrows- for exhaust pipe off subframe.

All vehicles (continued): –  Unbolt steering box from subframe -arrows- and tie up to body with wire (or similar). –  Fix position of subframe → Chapter. –  Lower subframe using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-. Installing Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following: Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view - subframe, swivel joint, wishbone, anti-roll bar, coupling rod“

–  Align position of nuts -arrows- according to markings made on removal and tighten nuts. –  Secure subframe → Anchor. –  Fit and secure wheels → Rep. gr.44. –  Check and adjust wheel alignment as required, see chart → Chapter.