Audi Q3: Overview - Subframe
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 - Subframe
- Securing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Securing".
- Lowering. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Lowering".
- Removing and installing without steering gear. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe without Steering Gear, Removing and Installing".
- Removing and installing with steering gear. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe with Steering Gear, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
- 70 Nm +180º
- Always replace if removed
3 - Upper Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
4 - Nut
- 65 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Counterhold at socket head of joint bolt when tightening
5 - Stabilizer Bar
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing".
6 - Nut
- 65 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Counterhold at socket head of joint bolt when tightening
7 - Coupling Rod
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Coupling Rod, Removing and Installing".
8 - Bolt
- 70 Nm +180º
- Always replace if removed
9 - Bolts
- 20 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
10 - Lower Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Removing
Note
Subframe
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit -T10205-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Hydraulic Press -VAS6178-
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pu
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Locating Pins -T10096-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Puller - Ball Joint -3287A-
Removing
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If the customer complains of loss of air from a tire, the
tire must absolutely be checked for embedded foreign debris.
Note
No repair should be attempted on steel belted tires of which
the structure has been punctured by a foreign body.
Corrosion can develop on the steel wires. This