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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