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
READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
1 - Center Instrument Panel Vent Illumination Bulb -L68-
integrated in the center instrument panel vent Cannot be replaced
separately if faulty.
Center Instrument Panel Vent, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Instrument Panel; Instru
Audi Q3, Type 8U
This is the Wheel and Tire Guide for the Following Model:
"Audi Q3 / RS Q3".
Play Close Attention to the corresponding Notes and Cautions As Well As the
Comments in the Document.
Note
Inner diameter 57 mm, hole circle 112 mm, 5 wheel bolts,
tightening specification