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
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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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Gearbox Support -T40173-
Locating Pins
Subframe Front Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing
Note
If a bonded rubber bushing is faulty, then the bonded rubber
bushing on the opposite side must also be replaced. Refer to the
Overview - Stabilizer Bar
1 - Stabilizer Bar
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing".
With rubber bushing
The bonded rubber bushing
SEE MORE:
Overview - Supercharger
1 - Supercharger
With charge air coolers
Supercharger, Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Supercharger, Removing and Installing".
Overview - Charge Air Cooler. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Charge Air System".
Secured on the Engine a
Physical Principles
The four known states of water also apply to air
conditioning system refrigerants.
1 - Gaseous (invisible)
2 - Vapor
3 - Liquid
4 - Solid
When water is heated in a container (heat absorption), water
vapor can be seen to rise. If the vapo