Suspension Mountings - Modifications

86audi2

Applies To


5000CS TURBO QUATTRO


1986


Group
42

Subject Key Points

Suspension Mountings Modifications beginning with January 1986
production
A263
Part Identifier N/A

Number


86-03

August 22, 1986




The 5000CS Turbo Quattro has a revised rear suspension as of January 1986 production.

The revised layout is shown below. Ways of identifying the revised components are shown on page 2.

Previous rear suspension layout for the 5000CS Turbo Quattro is illustrated in the 5000 Repair Manual beginning on page 42.14.

Rear suspension parts cannot be interchanged from one version to the other.

Note

Crossmember 11 reinforced, see Fig. 1. Transverse link modified, see Fig. 3.

CAUTION

Tightening of all threaded connections fastening bonded rubber bushings in the rear suspension must only be completed with the vehicle standing on its wheels.

FIGURE 1 - CROSSMEMBER II, MODIFIED FORM:

^ area revised for additional reinforcement (arrow)

FIGURE 2 - TRAPEZOIDAL ARM, MODIFIED FORM:

^ support mounting changed from stud to threaded hole (arrow)

FIGURE 3 - TRANSVERSE LINK, MODIFIED (A) AND PREVIOUS (B) TYPES:

A ^ no bend on inner joint
^ painted gray

B ^ bend on inner joint (arrow)
^ painted black
Note

Left and right side transverse links are different.

FIGURE 4 - SUPPORT, MODIFIED FORM:

^ casting on underside of part (lower arrow)

^ lip on side of part facing center of vehicle (upper arrow)

FIGURE 5 - PIVOT MOUNT, MODIFIED (A) AND PREVIOUS(B)TYPES:

A ^ cross shaped marking (arrow) on top in installed position

B ^ bend in part angles eye downwards

Note

Pivot mounts are the same for left and right sides.

Before pressing in bushing, make sure the bushing collar is pointed in vehicle driving direction.