Audi Q3: Overview - Subframe
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
or tightened with an impact wrench.
- Always install all bolts by hand for the first few
turns.

1 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
2 - Subframe
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Removing and installing, FWD Vehicles".
3 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
4 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
5 - Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90º
- Always replace if removed
Overview - Subframe, Vehicles with AWD
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 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
2 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
3 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
4 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
5 - Subframe
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Removing and Installing, AWD Vehicles".
- 6 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
7 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
8 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Subframe, Servicing".
9 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
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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
Overview - Stabilizer Bar
1 - Subframe
2 - Bolt
25 Nm + 45º
Always replace if removed
Install evenly
3 - Clamp
4 - Bearing
Always replace t
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Seal Installer - Bevel Box -T10243-
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Clamping Pliers -VAG1682A-
Press Piece - Multiple Use -VW447H-
Copper or Brass Drift, commercially available
Three arm extractor, for example the Puller - Kukko 3 Jaw
Drive Axle, Disassembling and Assembling, Drive Axle with 100 mm Inner CV
Joint
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Tripod Joint Tool -T10065-
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Clamping Pliers -VAG1682A-
Circlip Pliers -VW161A-
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