Front Suspension

Front axle components (Allroad suspension), layout
Observe general notes
Before performing repair work on front axle on Audi Allroad, adaptive suspension must be deactivated in normal level setting.





1. Hex bolt, 45 Nm and turn an additional 55°
^ Always use new bolts.
^ Note bolt tightening sequence
2. Washer
3. Hex bolt, M10 x 62
^ Always replace after disassembly
4. Upper rear link
5. Hex bolt, 5 Nm
^ Bolt onto system
6. Bolt
7. Self-locking nut, 50 Nm
^ Always replace after disassembly
8. Hex bolt M10 x 100
9. Self-locking nut, 40 Nm
^ Always replace after disassembly
10. Upper front link
11. -Suspension strut
12. Hex bolt 90 Nm and turn an additional 90° M12 x 1.5 x 120
^ Always replace after disassembly
13. Lower guide link
^ If anti-vibration mount leaks it must be replaced
^ Application
^ See Parts Supplier
14. Self-locking nut, 110 Nm
^ Always replace after disassembly
15. Wheel bearing housing
16. Backing plate
17. Hex bolt
^ Always replace after disassembly
Tightening torque:
Bolt M16:
Pre-tightening torque: 120 Nm
Tightening torque: 200 Nm plus additional 180° (1 /2 -turn)
^ Vehicle must not be raised when tightening
18. Socket-head bolt, 10 Nm
19. Self-locking nut, 110 Nm
^ Always replace after disassembly
20. Hex bolt M12 x 1.5 x 85
21. Self-locking nut, 90 Nm
^ Always replace after disassembly
22. Coupling
^ Arrow on coupling points in direction of travel
23. Self-locking hex nut
^ Always replace after disassembly
^ 40 Nm plus additional 90° (1/4 -turn)
^ Nut has ribs on bottom
^ Only use this special nut as replacement!
24. Hex bolt M12 x 1.5 x 100
^ Always replace after disassembly
25. Lower track control link
^ Note installed position of the level sensor when removing and installing
^ Note when removing and installing refer to Vehicle Level Sensor Servicing
26. Hex bolt M12 x 1.5 x 100, Allroad M12 x 1.5 x 140
^ 110 Nm plus additional 90° (1/4 -turn)
^ Always replace after disassembly
^ Thread in body can be repaired with thread insert made of wire according to DIN 8140 (Helicoil). Thread insert must have same length as thread in body.
27. Hex bolt, 70 Nm
^ M10X70
^ Always replace after disassembly
28. Self-locking nut, 60 Nm
^ Always replace after disassembly
29. Clip inserted in track control link Always replace
30. Subframe
^ Note installed position of the level sensor when removing and installing
^ Note when removing and installing
^ Spacer discs only for Allroad version
31. Hex bolt, 25 Nm
32. Support for subframe
33. Self-locking nut
^ 80 Nm plus additional 90° (1/4 -turn)
^ Always replace after disassembly
34. Self-locking nut
^ 90 Nm plus additional 90° (1/4 -turn)
^ Always replace after disassembly
35. Drive axle with triple roller joint
36. Twelve-point socket head bolt, 70 Nm
^ For vehicles with triple roller joint
^ M10 X 20
37. Hex bolt M10 x 62
^ Always replace after disassembly
38. Mounting bracket
^ Always replace
39. Self-locking nut
^ 50 Nm plus additional 90° (1/4 -turn)
^ Always replace after disassembly
40. Bolt, 23 Nm
^ Always use new bolts.