Without Automatic Headlight Range Control
Component, assembly overview
1 - Hex bolt, 75 Nm
2 - Washer
3 - Hex bolt
^ Always replace if removed
4 - Upper rear link
^ Replace bearing
5 - Hex bolt, 7 Nm
^ For adjusting track constants "S"
6 - Bolt
7 - Hex nut, self-locking, 45 Nm
^ Always replace if removed
8 - Hex bolt, 40 Nm
9 - Nut, self-locking
^ Always replace if removed
10 - Upper front link
^ Mounting bracket, removing and installing
^ Replace bearing
11 - Suspension strut
^ Note different vehicle versions, see vehicle data plate.
^ On vehicles with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC II), empty and fill system
^ Mounting bracket, removing and installing
12 - Hex head screw, 70 Nm plus an additional 180 degrees turn.
^ Always replace if removed
13 - Lower guide link
^ Guide link, removing and installing
^ If hydro-mount leaks, it must be replaced
14 - Hex nut, self-locking, 110 Nm
^ Always replace if removed
15 - Wheel bearing housing
^ On vehicles with headlight range control module, note sensor removal and installation.
16 - Collar bolt
^ Always replace if removed
^ Note work sequence when loosening, when tightening.
^ Torque specification
17 - Flange bolt, 10 Nm
18 - Shield plate
19 - Nut, self-locking
^ Always replace if removed
20 - Hex bolt 90 Nm
21 - Subframe support
^ A tunnel crossmember can also be installed instead of subframe supports.
^ Tunnel crossmember, removing and installing
22 - Hex bolt, 55 Nm
23 - Hex bolt
^ 110 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn)
^ Always replace if removed
^ Threads in body can be repaired according to DIN 8140 using wire thread inserts (Heli-Coil). The thread insert must be same length as the threads in the body.
24 - Hex bolt
^ 40 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn)
^ Always replace if removed
25 - Connecting link
26 - Hex bolt
^ 40 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn)
^ Always replace if removed
27 - Lower link
^ On vehicles with headlight range control module, note sensor removal and installation.
^ Control arm, removing and installing on vehicles with 3.2L FSI
28 - Hex bolt 70 Nm plus an additional 180 degrees turn.
^ Always replace if removed
29 - Hex bolt, 75 Nm
^ Always replace if removed
^ Threads in body can be repaired according to DIN 8140 using wire thread inserts (Heli-Coil). Thread insert must be same length as thread in body.
30 - Subframe
^ Various versions
^ On vehicles with headlight range control module, note sensor removal and installation.
^ Bonded rubber bushings for subframe, replacing
^ Tunnel crossmember, removing and installing
31 - Nut, self-locking
^ Always replace if removed
32 - Nut, self-locking
^ Always replace if removed
33 - Multi-point socket head bolt
^ First pre-tighten all screws to 15 Nm, then tighten all screws to specified torque.
^ Torque specifications:
^ Bolt M8: 40 Nm
^ Bolt M10: 70 Nm
34 - Backing plate
35 - Drive axle
36 - Hex bolt
^ Always replace if removed
37 - Nut, self-locking
^ 50 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn)
^ Always replace if removed
38 - Collar nut
^ 50 Nm
^ Always replace if removed