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Audi Q7: Overview - Subframe

Audi Q7 (4M) 2016-2025 Workshop Manual / Chassis / Suspension, Wheels, Steering / Rear Suspension / 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.

Overview - Subframe

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.

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Subframe Hydraulic Front Bonded Rubber Bushing Installation Position

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

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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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     Subframe, Securing

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     Subframe, Servicing

    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

     Stabilizer Bar

    Overview - Stabilizer Bar 1 - Stabilizer Bar Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing". With rubber bushing The bonded rubber bushing

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     Overview - Steering Column

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     Wheels and Tires

    This information can be found in the Wheels and Tires repair manual. Refer to → Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.44; Wheels and Tires. Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module -J502-, Removing and Installing Removing Component location: on the r

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