A3 Mk2
Exploded view of subframe, diagonal strut, lower transverse link, upper transverse link, track rod, vehicle level senders |
1 - | Eccentric bolt |
q | After slackening off, perform wheel alignment → Chapter |
q | Do not turn more than 90° in either direction (i.e. from minimum to maximum adjustment position) |
2 - | Self-locking nut |
q | 95 Nm |
q | Always renew if removed |
q | Always tighten bolted joints with suspension in unladen position → Chapter |
3 - | Eccentric washer |
q | With lug on inner bore |
4 - | Eccentric bolt |
q | After slackening off, perform wheel alignment → Chapter |
q | Do not turn more than 90° in either direction (i.e. from minimum to maximum adjustment position) |
5 - | Self-locking nut |
q | 95 Nm |
q | Always renew if removed |
q | Always tighten bolted joints with suspension in unladen position → Chapter |
Note
t | Set torque wrench V.A.G 1332 to 80 Nm to tighten nut. |
t | This tightening torque only applies when using socket tool T10179. |
6 - | Eccentric washer |
q | With lug on inner bore |
7 - | Subframe |
q | Removing and installing → Chapter |
8 - | Bolt |
q | 90 Nm + turn 90° further |
q | Always renew if removed |
9 - | Lower transverse link |
q | Removing and installing → Chapter |
10 - | Self-locking nut |
q | 90 Nm + turn 90° further |
q | Always renew if removed |
q | Always tighten bolted joints with suspension in unladen position → Chapter |
11 - | Bolt |
q | Always renew |
12 - | Threaded rivet |
q | M6 |
13 - | Spreader rivet |
14 - | Stone deflector |
15 - | Bolt |
q | 8 Nm |
16 - | Self-locking nut |
q | Always renew if removed |
17 - | Bolt |
q | 130 Nm + turn 90° further |
q | Always renew if removed |
q | Always tighten bolted joints with suspension in unladen position → Chapter |
18 - | Bolt |
q | 5 Nm |
q | 2x on vehicles with electronic damping control (Audi magnetic ride) |
q | 3x on vehicles with headlight range control |
19 - | Bolt |
q | 5 Nm |
20 - | Rear left vehicle level sender -G76-, rear right vehicle level sender -G77- |
q | Removing and installing → Chapter |
q | Lever on sender must face outwards |
21 - | Upper transverse link |
q | Removing and installing → Chapter |
22 - | Washer |
23 - | Nut |
q | Always renew if removed |
24 - | Wheel bearing housing |
q | Removing and installing → Chapter |
q | Different versions possible: aluminium and steel. For correct version refer to → Electronic parts catalogue |
25 - | Washer |
26 - | Bolt |
q | 130 Nm + turn 90° further |
q | Always renew if removed |
q | Always tighten bolted joints with suspension in unladen position → Chapter |
27 - | Track rod |
q | Closed side faces direction of travel |
28 - | Bolt |
q | 90 Nm + turn 45° further |
q | Always renew if removed |
q | Only on Cabriolet |
29 - | Diagonal strut |
q | Only on Cabriolet |
q | Contact surfaces must be free of wax |
q | Removing and installing → Chapter |
30 - | Bolt |
q | 90 Nm + turn 45° further |
q | Always renew if removed |
q | Only on Cabriolet |
31 - | Nut |
q | 90 Nm + turn 90° further |
q | Always renew if removed |
q | Always tighten bolted joints with suspension in unladen position → Chapter |
32 - | Bolt |
q | Always renew if removed |