Audi Q3: Overview - Subframe

Overview - Subframe, Vehicles with FWD

  Caution

There is a risk of damaging the subframe threaded connection threads on 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

• 90 Nm + 90º
• Always replace if removed

2 - Subframe

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

3 - Bolt

• 90 Nm + 90º
• Always replace if removed

4 - Bolt

• 90 Nm + 90º
• Always replace if removed

5 - Bolt

• 90 Nm + 90º
• Always replace if removed

Overview - Subframe, Vehicles with AWD

  Caution

There is a risk of damaging the subframe threaded connection threads on 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

• 90 Nm +90º
• Always replace if removed

2 - Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".

3 - Bolt

• 90 Nm +90º
• Always replace if removed

4 - Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".

5 - Subframe

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Removing and Installing, AWD Vehicles".
• 6 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
• Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".

7 - Bolt

• 90 Nm +90º
• Always replace if removed

8 - Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".

9 - Bolt

• 90 Nm +90º
• Always replace if removed

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