Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Overview
Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Overview
1 Subframe
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe ] Subframe
2 Bolt
• 9 Nm
3 Bolt
• 20 Nm
4 Subframe Shield
• Installed depending on the engine versions
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe Heat Shield ] Subframe Heat Shield
5 Bolt
• 20 Nm
6 Subframe Shield
• Installed depending on the engine versions
7 Subframe Shield
• Installed depending on the engine versions
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe Heat Shield ] Subframe Heat Shield
8 Bolt
• 9 Nm
9 Bolt
• 20 Nm
10 Bolt
• 20 Nm
11 Subframe Shield
• Installed depending on the engine versions
12 Bolt
13 Retaining Plate
• For the engine mount
14 Engine Mount
15 Bolt
16 Square Nut
• Always replace if removed.
• There are no square nuts on the front if the vehicle has electro-mechanical power steering.
17 Bolt
• 115 Nm +90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe => [ Subframe Bolting Procedure: ] Subframe
18 Stud
• Replace if damaged; allocation refer to the Parts Catalog
19 Bolt
• 115 Nm +90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Tightening sequence or procedure for tightening the subframe => [ Subframe Bolting Procedure: ] Subframe
20 Bolt
21 Bolt
• 90 Nm +135° turn
• Always replace if removed.
22 Bolt
• On vehicles with hydraulic power steering 90 Nm +135° turn
• On vehicles with electro-mechanical power steering: 90 Nm +90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
23 Subframe Crossbrace
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe Crossbrace ] Service and Repair
The suspension components could be damaged.
If the subframe, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.
The vehicle must not be supported on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (for example using a floor jack).
24 Shield
• Installed on vehicles with electro-mechanical power steering and heavy duty suspension
• Not on Quattro
25 Bolt
• 20 Nm
26 Shock Absorber Fork
27 Bolt
• 40 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Procedures
28 Coupling Rod
• There are versions made of aluminum and plastic. For allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog
• A mixed installation is not permitted
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coupling Rod ] Coupling Rod
29 Bolt
• 40 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Procedures
30 Nut
• 25 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
• Must be tightened in the curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Procedures
31 Clamp
32 Rubber Bushing
• When installing the subframe, the rubber bushing opening must face up.
• The stabilizer bar and rubber bushing must be free of grease when installing.
33 Stabilizer Bar
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar ] Stabilizer Bar
34 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
35 Bolt
• 20 Nm
• Installed on vehicles with electro-mechanical power steering
36 Shield
• Installed on vehicles with electro-mechanical power steering
• Not on Quattro