Front Axle Components

Front axle components, layout

WARNING:
^ Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use.
^ Some fasteners are designed to be used only once, and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow the recommendations-replace these fasteners with now parts where indicated, and any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.

CAUTION:
^ Do not attempt to weld or straighten the load-bearing components or parts of the suspension.
^ Do not attempt to move a vehicle from which the drive axle has been removed Otherwise wheel bearing damage will result. If the vehicle does have to be moved, install an outer CV joint in place of the drive axle and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ The bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. The bolted connections on the suspension links should therefore only be tightened when the vehicle is standing on the ground





1. Bolt
^ 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
2. Washer
3. Bolt M10 x 62
^ Always replace
4. Rear upper link
^ Bushing can be replaced
5. Bolt
^ Tighten securely
^ 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
6. Bolt
7. Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
^ 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
8. Bolt M10 x 100
9. Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
^ 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
10. Front upper link
^ Can only be removed together with mounting bracket
^ Refer to Removing and installing
^ Refer to replacing bushing
11. Suspension strut
^ Note different versions of coil spring; refer to vehicle data label
^ Refer to Removing and installing
^ Refer to servicing
12. Bolt M12 x 1.5 x 120
^ Always replace
13. Lower guide link
^ Hydraulic bushing must be replaced if leaking
14. Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
^ 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
15. Wheel bearing housing
^ Refer to Removing and installing
^ Refer to servicing
16. Splash guard
17. Bolt for drive axle
^ Always replace
^ Bolt M14: 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) + 1/2-turn (180°)
^ Bolt M16: 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.) + 1/2-turn (180°)

WARNING: The vehicle must be standing an its wheels when loosening or tightening the bolt. Otherwise the risk of an accident exists.

18. Bolt
^ 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
19. Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
^ 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
20. Bolt M12 x 1.5 x 85
21. Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
^ 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.)
22. Connecting link
^ Arrow on connecting link points forward
23. Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
^ 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) + 1/4-turn (90°)
^ Underside is ribbed

CAUTION: Only this special nut must be used when replacing. Use only a genuine Audi replacement part.

24. Bolt M12 x 1.5 x 100
^ Always replace
25. Lower track control link
^ Refer to Removing and installing
^ Refer to replacing bushings
26. Bolt M12 x 1.5 x 110
^ Always replace
^ 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) + 1/4-turn (90°)
27. Bolt
^ Always replace
^ 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
^ M10 x 70
28. Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
^ 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
^ Underside is ribbed

CAUTION: Only this special nut must be used when replacing. Use only a genuine Audi replacement part.

29. Clamp
^ Installed on lower track control link
30. Subframe
^ Refer to Removing and installing
^ Refer to replacing bonded rubber mounts
31. Bolt
^ M8 x 25
^ 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
32. Subframe support
33. Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
^ 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.) + 1/4-turn (90°)
34. Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
^ 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.) + 1/4-turn (90°)
35. Socket-head bolt
^ Bolt M8 x 48: 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
^ Bolt M10 x 48: 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
36. Backing plate
37. Drive axle
^ Refer to Removing and installing
^ Refer to servicing
38. Drive axle with triple-rotor joint
^ Refer to servicing
39. 12-point socket-head bolt
^ M10 x 20
^ 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
^ For vehicles with triple-rotor joint
40. Bolt M10 x 62
^ Always replace
41. Mounting bracket
^ Refer to Removing and installing
42. Self-locking nut
^ Always replace
^ 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) + 1/4-turn (90°)
43. Self-locking flanged nut
^ Always replace
^ 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)