RS 4 Quattro Cabriolet V8-4.2L (BNS) (2008)
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Remove subframe bolts - arrows -.
With FWD
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Lay parking brake cable with brake caliper over transverse link.
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Carefully lower subframe. Guide subframe so it does not shift.
All Wheel Drive
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Carefully lower subframe approximately 15 cm. Guide subframe so it does not shift.
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Slide subframe left so that right parking brake cable with brake caliper can be laid over transverse link.
‹› Make sure that brake hose is not stretched.
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Slide subframe right so that left parking brake cable with brake caliper can be laid over transverse link.
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Lower subframe.
Installing
‹› Replace bolts and self-locking nuts. Notes in exploded view diagrams. Refer to => [ Subframe ] See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Description and Operation/Rear Suspension/FWD.
Insertion of subframe occurs in reverse order of removal.
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Center subframe over four bearing holes to body.
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Install new subframe bolts and washers and tighten.
All Wheel Drive
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Install brake disc cover.
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Install brake disc and secure with wheel bolt.
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Install driveshaft to rear final drive.
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Install shock absorber on body.
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Engage parking brake cable at fuel tank.
Continuation for all vehicles
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Install and align exhaust system.
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Place headlamp range control connector on level control system sensor.
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Install speed sensor and cable guide => [ Speed sensor wire routing on trapezoidal control
arm ] See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Description and Operation/Rear Suspension/FWD
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Secure brake caliper to stub axle carrier or wheel bearing housing.
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Install parking brake cable with bracket below trapezoidal control arm and tighten bolts.
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First tighten shock absorber nut - 1 - to 20 Nm.