Audi A6 Typ 4G: Overview - Rear Axle, Overview - Subframe
Overview - Rear Axle
Part I
I - → Chapter "Overview - Subframe, Vehicles with FWD"
II - → Chapter "Overview - Subframe, Vehicles with AWD"
III - → Chapter "Overview - Stabilizer Bar"
IV - → Chapter "Overview - Transverse Link"
V - → Chapter "Overview - Wheel Bearing, Vehicles with FWD"
VI - → Chapter "Overview - Wheel Bearing Housing, Vehicles with AWD"
Part II
VII - → Chapter "Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber and Spring, Coil Spring"
VIII - → Chapter "Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber and Spring, Air Spring"
IX - → Chapter "Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber and Spring, Shock Absorber"
X - → Chapter "Overview - Drive Axle"
Overview - Subframe
Overview - Subframe, Vehicles with FWD
1 - Bolt
- 115 Nm +90º turn
- Always replace if removed
2 - Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
- for the subframe mounting
- There are different versions. Refer to → Fig. "Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings". For the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
- Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe Front Bearing, Replacing, Vehicles with FWD".
- Replace on both sides.
3 - Subframe
- Subframe with attachments, removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Removing and Installing, FWD Vehicles".
- Subframe, securing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Securing, FWD".
Note
An AWD subframe is installed for hybrid vehicles. For the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog. Performing repairs on the subframe is not affected.
4 - Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For the subframe mounting
- There are different versions. Refer to → Fig. "Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings". For the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
- Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe Rear Bearing, Replacing, Vehicles with FWD".
- Replace on both sides.
5 - Bolt
- 115 Nm +90º turn
- Always replace if removed
6 - Rear Stone Chip Protection
- Depending on the date of manufacture
7 - Clip
- Depending on the date of manufacture
8 - Front Stone Chip Protection
- Depending on the date of manufacture
Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings
A - Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
B - Conventional bonded rubber bushing
Diagonal Brace - Tightening Specification
Note
Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.
- Tighten the bolts -1 through 4- to 50 Nm +90º turn.
Overview - Subframe, Vehicles with AWD
1 - Clip
- Depending on the date of manufacture
2 - Center Stone Chip Protection
- Depending on the date of manufacture
3 - Bolt
- 115 Nm + 90º turn
- Always replace if removed
4 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to → Rear Final Drive 0BC, 0BD, 0BE, 0BF; Rep. Gr.39.
5 - Subframe
- Subframe with attachments, removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Removing and Installing, AWD Vehicles".
- Subframe, securing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe, Securing, Vehicles with AWD".
6 - Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For the rear final drive mount
- Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Final Drive Front Bearing, Replacing, AWD Vehicles".
7 - Rear Final Drive
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Rear Final Drive 0BC, 0BD, 0BE, 0BF; Rep. Gr.39.
8 - Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For the rear final drive mount
- Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Final Drive Rear Bearing, Replacing, AWD Vehicles".
9 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to → Rear Final Drive 0BC, 0BD, 0BE, 0BF; Rep. Gr.39.
10 - Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For the subframe mounting
- There are different versions. Refer to → Fig. "Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings". For the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
- Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe Rear Bearing, Replacing, Vehicles with AWD".
- Always replace on both sides.
11 - Bolt
- 115 Nm + 90º turn
- Always replace if removed
12 - Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
- For The Subframe Mounting
- There are different versions. Refer to → Fig. "Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings". For the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
- Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Subframe Front Bearing, Replacing, Vehicles with AWD".
- Always replace on both sides.
13 - Left Stone Chip Protection
- Depending on the date of manufacture
14 - Clip
- Depending on the date of manufacture
15 - Left Front Stone Chip Protection
- Depending on the date of manufacture
Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings
A - Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
B - Conventional bonded rubber bushing
