Audi Q7: Overview - 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

• Tightening specification. Refer to → Rep. Gr.10; Subframe Mount; Overview - Subframe Mount.

2 - Rear Final Drive

3 - Additional Bearing

• For the rear final drive
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Rep. Gr.10; Subframe Mount; Overview - Subframe Mount.

4 - Bolt

• 130 Nm +180º
• Replace after removing

5 - Diagonal Brace

• Overview. Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Underbody Trim Panel.

6 - Front Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing

• For the subframe
• Removing and Installing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe Front Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing".
• Installation position. Refer to → Fig. "Subframe Hydraulic Front Bonded Rubber Bushing Installation Position".

7 - Subframe

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

8 - Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

• For the rear final drive
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing for Rear Final Drive, Removing and Installing".
• Installation position. Refer to → Fig. "Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings Installation Position For The Rear Final Drive".

9 - Bolt

• Tightening specification. Refer to → Rep. Gr.10; Subframe Mount; Overview - Subframe Mount.

10 - Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

• For the subframe

11 - Bolt

• 130 Nm +180º
• Replace after removing

12 - Vibration Damper

• Installation position. Refer to → Fig. "Vibration Damper Installation Position".

13 - Bolt

• 50 Nm +180º
• Replace after removing

14 - Nut

• Tightening specification. Refer to → Rep. Gr.10; Subframe Mount; Overview - Subframe Mount.

Vibration Damper Installation Position

• The beveled surface -arrow- must point upward.

Subframe Hydraulic Front Bonded Rubber Bushing Installation Position

• The groves -arrows- are perpendicular to the direction of travel.

Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings Installation Position For The Rear Final Drive.

• The grooves -arrows- on the bonded rubber bushings -1- are at a right angle.

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