All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Subframe, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Level Control System Overview






1 - Eccentric Bolt

• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).

2 - Nut

• 95 Nm

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

3 - Eccentric Washer

• Inner bore with tab.

4 - Eccentric Bolt

• Perform a vehicle alignment after loosening. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.

• Do not turn more than 90° right or left (that is smallest to largest possible adjustment).

5 - Nut

• 95 Nm

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

• Adjust torque wrench VAG 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut.

• This torque specification applies only with insert tool T10179.

6 - Eccentric Washer

• Inner bore with tab.

7 - Subframe

• Different versions: Aluminum and steel.

• Only steel subframes are available as a replacement part. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA). A new brake line must also be installed when replacing an aluminum subframe. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Subframe With Attachments.

• Subframe mount, removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing.

8 - Bolt

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

9 - Lower Transverse Link

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link.

10 - Nut

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

11 - Bolt

• Always replace if removed.

12 - Threaded Rivet

• M6

13 - Expanding Rivet

14 - Stone Protection Plate

15 - Bolt

• 8 Nm

16 - Bolt

• 5 Nm

• Installed on vehicles with electronic damping (Audi magnetic ride).

• Installed on vehicles with headlamp range control; quantity: 3.

17 - Bolt

• 5 Nm

18 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) , Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Level Control System Sensor.

• The sensor lever must face toward the outside of the vehicle.

19 - Bolt

• 130 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

20 - Washer

• Installed on vehicles with an aluminum wheel bearing housing.

• Serves as corrosion protection.

• Always install.

21 - Upper Transverse Link

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.

22 - Nut

• Always replace if removed.

23 - Washer

24 - Nut

• Always replace if removed.

25 - Wheel Bearing Housing

• Different versions: Aluminum and steel.

• Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.

26 - Washer

• Installed on vehicles with an aluminum wheel bearing housing.

• Serves as corrosion protection.

• Always install.

27 - Washer

28 - Bolt

• 130 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

29 - Tie Rod

• Closed in direction of travel.

30 - Nut

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

31 - Bolt

• Always replace if removed.

32 - Nut

• 50 Nm + 180° turn

• Always replace if removed.

33 - Crossmember

• Omitted with the steel subframe.

• Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

34 - Bolt

• Always replace if removed.