Audi Q7: Overview - Subframe

Subframe

  Caution

There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to 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

• 20 Nm

2 - Subframe Crossbrace

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe Crossbrace, Removing and Installing".

  Caution

There is a risk of damaging the suspension components.

• If the subframe mount, steering gear or subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.
• Supporting the vehicle at the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (for example, using a floor jack or similar device) is not permitted.

3 - Subframe

• Securing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Securing".
• Lowering. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Lowering".
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe with Steering Gear, Removing and Installing".

  Note

Perform a pre-adjustment on the subframe if it is being replaced or if it had to be removed in order to loosen the crossbrace. Refer to → Fig. "Pre-Adjustment of the Subframe:".

4 - Bracket

• For the electrical wiring harness

5 - Bolt

• 9 Nm

6 - Bolt

• 9 Nm

7 - Shield

• There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe Shield, Removing and Installing".

8 - Bolt

• 9 Nm

9 - Square Nut

10 - Bolt

• 130 Nm +180º
• Replace after removing
• Remove and tighten together with -11- diagonally in steps

11 - Bolt

• 115 Nm +90º
• Replace after removing
• Remove and tighten together with -10- diagonally in steps

12 - Bolt

• 90 Nm +135º
• 42 mm long
• Replace after removing

13 - Bolt

• 90 Nm +90º
• Replace after removing
• 51 mm long

Stabilizer Bar

1 - Nut

• 50 Nm
• Replace after removing
• Remove and tighten evenly alternating from side to side.

2 - Clamp

3 - Stabilizer Bar

• With rubber bushing
• The rubber bushing cannot be replaced separately
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing".

4 - Nut

• 40 Nm +90º
• Replace after removing

5 - Subframe

6 - Bolt

• Replace after removing

7 - Coupling Rod

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Coupling Rod, Removing and Installing".

8 - Shock Absorber Fork

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Shock Absorber Fork, Removing and Installing".

9 - Nut

• 40 Nm +90º
• Replace after removing

10 - Bolt

• Replace after removing

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