Audi Q3: Rear Suspension
- Overview - Subframe
- Subframe, Removing and Installing
- Subframe, Servicing
- Stabilizer Bar
- Overview - Transverse Link
- Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
- Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
- Tie Rod, Removing and Installing
- Suspension Strut/Shock Absorber, Spring
- Overview - Wheel Bearing
- Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing
- Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing and Installing
- Wheel Bearing Housing Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing
- Trailing Arm with Mounting Bracket, Removing and Installing
- Trailing Arm, Servicing
- Overview - Drive Axle
- Drive Axle, Removing and Installing
- Drive Axle, Disassembling and Assembling
- Drive Axle Threaded Connection, Loosening and Tightening
- Special Tools
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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
Subframe, Removing and installing, FWD Vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Locating Pins -T10096-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Tools and Preliminary Work
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hydraulic Press -VAS6178-
with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Pressure
Head -T10205/13- from the Bearin
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Shock Absorber Leaks
Shock absorbers are frequently rejected and exchanged
because of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the
vehicle have shown that the replacement of a large number of
rejected shock absorbers was not justified.
Slight leaking of oil ("sweating") at piston rod sea
Note
If the battery is to be replaced, connect the battery
charger for battery support mode. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr.27; Battery,
Charging.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition.
- Vehicles with ignition lock: Remove the k