42 - Rear Suspension: General Notes

2006 Audi A6 Quattro
SUSPENSION Suspension, Wheels, Steering
42 - REAR SUSPENSION
GENERAL INFORMATION
General notes
When installing waxed components, contact surfaces must be cleaned. Contact surfaces must be completely free
of oil and grease.
The tightening torques stated apply to non-oiled nuts and bolts.
Load bearing components and parts of the suspension must not be welded or straightened.
Always prevent the following effects at coil springs: Hammer blows, weld splashes, apply new color markings.
Do not perform welding or cutting operations (separating work) in area of coil springs or suspension struts! If
necessary, cover coil springs or suspension struts.
Vehicles without drive axle must not be moved, or wheel bearing will be damaged. If vehicle does have to be
moved, always note the following points:
Install an outer joint in place of the drive axle.

Tighten outer joint to 200 Nm.
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 in curb weight position or control position.
For vehicles with coil springs, lift wheel suspension in curb weight position --> For vehicles with coil
springs, lift wheel suspension in curb weight position
For vehicles with air spring suspension, lift wheel suspension in control position --> For vehicles with
air springs, lift wheel suspension in control position
If the vehicle still needs to be aligned, the bolts and nuts which must be loosened during alignment work must
only be tightened with tightening torque. After performing alignment/adjustment the bolts and nuts must be
tightened with the prescribed additional torque angle!
CAUTION: For vehicles which are driven in public street traffic, all bolts and nuts
must be tightened as prescribed!
Contact corrosion!
Contact corrosion can occur if inappropriate connecting elements (bolts, nuts, washers, ) are used.
For this reason, only connecting elements with a special surface coating are installed (Dachromet). These
elements are distinguished by their greenish hue.
Furthermore, all rubber, plastic and adhesive materials used are non-conductive.
If you have doubts about the reusability of parts, it is generally better to install new parts.
Note the following:
Use only authorized parts! They have been tested and are aluminum compatible.
Additional equipment must be authorized by Audi AG!
Damage via contact corrosion is not covered by warranty!
Damaged threads in longitudinal member (subframe to body), repairing
Damaged threads can be repaired using wire inserts (heli-coil).
Component overview indicates which threads can be repaired.
Shavings that remain in the chassis must be embedded in wax.
Servicing the thread in the weld nuts in long member is possible under certain circumstances.
Servicing must only be performed once per thread.

If secondary servicing is required, the weld nut must be replaced.
CAUTION: Wear protective glasses when drilling!
Have responsible foreman or next superior check thread repair.

Thread insert must have same length as thread in body.
Repair any damage to the underbody sealant.
For vehicles with coil springs, lift wheel suspension in curb weight position
Fig. 260: Identifying Special Tools, Lift Wheel Suspension In Curb Weight Position
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A

Tensioning strap T10038
Wheel hub support T10149
NOTE: All bolts at suspension parts with bonded rubber bushings must always
be tightened in curb weight position (unloaded condition).
Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent.
Parts with bonded rubber bushings must therefore be brought into a position that corresponds to the position in
driving mode before being tightened (curb weight position)
Otherwise, the rubber bushing will be stressed resulting in a shortened service life.
This position can be simulated on the lifting platform by raising the corresponding wheel suspension using
engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A and wheel hub support T10149.
Fig. 261: Measuring Dimension From Center Of Wheel To Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing Using Tape
Measure
For example, measure dimension - a - from center of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing using a tape
measure before starting work.
Measurement must be performed in curb weight position (unloaded condition).
Note measured value. It will be required for tightening bolts/nuts.
Before lifting corresponding wheel suspension, vehicle must be strapped down using tensioning straps T10038
at lift arms of lifting platform.
If the vehicle is not secured, there is danger that the vehicle could slip off the lift!
Remove wheel.
Turn wheel hub far enough until one of the holes for wheel bolts is on top.
Install wheel hub support T10149 with wheel bolt to wheel hub.
Tightening of the respective bolts/nuts must then only occur after dimension - a - , which was measured before
installation between the wheel hub center and the lower edge of wheel housing, has been attained
Fig. 262: Lifting Wheel Bearing Housing Using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A , lift wheel bearing housing until dimension - a - has been
reached.
CAUTION: Do not lift or lower vehicle when the engine/transmission jack V.A.G
1383 A stands below the vehicle.
Do not leave engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A beneath the
vehicle any longer than necessary.
Tighten respective bolts/nuts.

Lower wheel bearing housing.
Remove engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A from below vehicle.
Remove wheel hub support T10149.
For vehicles with air springs, lift wheel suspension in control position
Fig. 263: Identifying Special Tools, Lift Wheel Suspension In Control Position
Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A

Torque wrench V.A.G 1783
Wheel hub support T10149

Fig. 264: Open End Spanner Insert AF 10 V.A.G 1783/1

Insertion tool 10 mm V.A.G 1783/1
Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent.
Parts with bonded rubber bushings must therefore be brought into a position that corresponds to the position in
driving mode before being tightened (control position).
Otherwise, the rubber bushing will be stressed, resulting in a shortened service life.
This position can be simulated on the lifting platform by raising the wheel bearing housing using
engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A and wheel hub support T10149.
Requirement:
Engine must be installed.
Set vehicle on lifting platform --> Placing vehicle onto lifting platform and onto wheels.
Perform system bleed using VAS 5051 A --> System bleeding or charging.
Fig. 265: Removing/Installing Bolt And Pulling Wheel House Liner Aside
Remove bolt - 1 - and pull wheel house liner aside.
Fig. 266: Identifying Air Line And Connection

Slowly loosen air line - 1 - for connection - 2 - and let air pressure dissipate. Once air pressure has
dissipated, remove air line.
Seal both connections. When doing this, make sure that no particles of dirt penetrate into the connections.
Turn wheel hub far enough until one of the holes for wheel bolts is on top.
Fig. 267: Lifting Wheel Bearing Housing Using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A
Install wheel hub support T10149 with wheel bolt.

Insert wheel hub support T10149 into engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A and press wheel bearing
housing far enough upward until control position, dimension - a - , is obtained.
Control position
Dimension - a - for vehicles with air suspension 384 mm

Dimension - a - for allroad vehicles with air spring 380 mm
CAUTION: Do not lift or lower vehicle when the engine/transmission jack stands
below the vehicle.
Do not leave engine/transmission jack beneath the vehicle any longer
than necessary.
Work operations after setting control position
Tighten respective bolts/nuts.

Lower wheel bearing housing.
Remove engine/transmission jack from below vehicle.
Remove wheel hub support T10149.
Fig. 268: Identifying Air Line And Connection

Install air line - 1 - onto connection - 2 -.
Fig. 269: Removing/Installing Bolt And Pulling Wheel House Liner Aside
Install bolt - 1 -.
Fig. 270: Identifying Centering Pin And Bore Of Longitudinal Member

Charging air spring of rear axle
CAUTION: When charging, make sure that centering pin - arrow a - drives into bore of
longitudinal member - arrow b -.
Perform system charging using VAS 5051 A --> System bleeding or charging.
Install wheel.
Position vehicle on its wheels --> Placing vehicle onto lifting platform and onto wheels.
Tighten wheel --> 44 - Wheels, Tires, Wheel alignment.
Rear axle, overview

Fig. 271: Rear Axle, Overview

I - Subframe - Front Wheel Drive (FWD), stabilizer bar, coupling rod --> Subframe - Front Wheel Drive
(FWD), stabilizer bar, coupling rod
II - Subframe - All Wheel Drive (AWD), stabilizer bar, coupling rod --> Subframe - All Wheel Drive (AWD),
stabilizer bar, coupling rod
III - Trapezoidal control arm, upper control arm, tie rod, coil spring, level control system sensor -->
Trapezoidal control arm, upper control arm, tie rod, coil spring, level control system sensor
IV - Air spring, shock absorbers for air spring suspension --> Air spring, shock absorbers for air spring
suspension
V - Wheel bearing housing, wheel bearing unit, shock absorbers --> Wheel bearing housing, wheel bearing
unit, shock absorber for coil spring
VI - Drive axle --> Drive axle
SUBFRAME - FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD), STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD
Subframe - Front Wheel Drive (FWD), stabilizer bar, coupling rod, assembly overview
Fig. 272: Subframe - Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod, Assembly Overview
1 - Upper control arm
2 - Stabilizer bar
Stabilizer bar must be removed together with coupling rod.

Removing and installing --> Coupling rod and stabilizer bar, removing and installing
Replacing bearings for stabilizer bar --> Bearings for stabilizer bar, replacing
3 - Clamp
4 - Washer
5 - Hex nut, 65 Nm
6 - Hex bolt
7 - Hex bolt, 25 Nm
8 - Hex bolt, 65 Nm
9 - Coupling rod
Coupling rod must be removed together with stabilizer bar.

Removing and installing --> Coupling rod and stabilizer bar, removing and installing
10 - Hex bolt, 115 Nm plus an additional 90 ° turn
Always replace after removal

Hex bolts must not be loosened when springs are still installed.
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.
12 - Tie rod
13 - Stone impact protection plate
14 - Trapezoidal control arm
15 - Hex bolt, 55 Nm
16 - Hex bolt 115 Nm and turn an additional 90 °

17 - Support
18 - Hex nut 95 Nm
19 - Adjuster plate 36 mm
20 - Subframe
Removing and installing --> Subframe with attachments, removing and installing
21 - Eccentric bolt
22 - Bonded rubber bushing, front
Hydraulic support
Replace --> Bonded rubber bushings for subframe, replacing
Note installed position --> Bonded rubber bushings for subframe, replacing
23 - Bonded rubber bushing, rear
Hydraulic support
24 - Bolt, 10 Nm
25 - Bolt, 5 Nm
27 - Mounting bracket
28 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor G76
Complete with attachments

Sensor lever must point outward
Replacing in vehicle --> Rear Vehicle Level Sensor , removing and installing
After loosening, check basic setting of headlamp adjustment --> 94 - LIGHTS, SWITCHES -
EXTERIOR .
After loosening, control position must be adapted again in vehicles with air spring suspension -->
Control position, adapting again.
Subframe with attachments, removing and installing
Fig. 273: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332

Fig. 274: Engine/Transmission Jack VAG 1383 A

Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support V.A.G 1359/2
Removing subframe with attachments
Applies to vehicles with air spring suspension
Position vehicle on lifting platform --> Placing vehicle onto lifting platform and onto wheels.
Bleed air spring at rear axle --> Air spring at rear axle, bleeding/charging.
Applies to vehicles with coil spring suspension
Remove coil spring --> Coil spring, removing and installing.
Applies to all vehicles
Remove rear muffler of exhaust system -->

26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.2 LITER V6 4V GENERIC SCAN
TOOL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE
MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BAT, BNK
MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BVJ
26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 5V FUEL INJECTION
AND IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): BAT, BNK
26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 5V GENERIC SCAN
TOOL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNK
26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 5.2 LITER 10-CYL. 4V ENGINE
MECHANICAL ENGINE CODE(S): BXA
.
Disconnect electric wires for electronic parking brake and ABS wheel speed sensor, and in vehicles with
automatic headlamp range control or air spring shock absorbers, disconnect harness connectors and unclip
from upper control arm.
Fig. 275: Identifying Cover And Brake Caliper

Remove cover - 2 - --> 66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT .

Remove brake caliper --> 46 - BRAKES - MECHANICAL COMPONENTS .
Secure brake caliper to body so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage brake hose
or brake line.
Fig. 276: Disconnecting Threaded Connection And Disengaging Shock Absorber

Disconnect threaded connection - 1 - and disengage shock absorber.
CAUTION: Before LOOSENING subframe bolts, secure vehicle against tipping (e.g.
load luggage compartment with approx. 50 kg).
Fig. 277: Identifying Rear Hex Bolts For Subframe

Install engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support V.A.G 1359/2 and a
suitable wooden block at subframe.
Pull strap tight around subframe.
Remove rear hex bolts for subframe - arrows -.
Fig. 278: Identifying Bolts And Reinforcement

Remove bolts - 1 - and - 3 -.

Remove reinforcement - 2 -.
Carefully lower subframe with attachments.
NOTE: Make sure there is sufficient clearance for shock absorber and electrical
wires while lowering.
Install subframe with attachments
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Tightening torques: --> Subframe - Front Wheel Drive (FWD), stabilizer bar, coupling rod, assembly
overview
Drillings of subframe mounts must be aligned centered to bolt-on points on body.
NOTE: Install coil springs or air springs, respectively, only if threaded connection
of subframe has been tightened to specified tightening torque.
In vehicles with air spring suspension, install air spring --> Air springs, removing and installing.
Perform vehicle alignment --> Wheel Alignment.
Suspension setting at front/rear axle must be performed on a VW/Audi approved alignment rack.
Coupling rod and stabilizer bar, removing and installing

Fig. 279: Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331



Removing

Remove hex nut - 3 -.

Remove hex bolt - 4 -.
Fig. 283: Identifying Bolt, Clamp & Rubber Bushing

Remove hex bolts - 1 -.

Pull stabilizer bar toward rear far enough until hex bolt - 2 - can be removed.
Remove coupling rod - 5 -.
Remove stabilizer.
If there is not sufficient room to remove the stabilizer bar, the following steps must be performed:
Support exhaust system at both rear mufflers using wooden block and engine/transmission jack V.A.G
1383 A.
Fig. 285: Identifying Hex Nuts And Lower Exhaust System

Remove hex nuts - 1 - and lower exhaust system.

Remove stabilizer bar
Installing
Tightening torques: --> Subframe - Front Wheel Drive (FWD), stabilizer bar, coupling rod, assembly
overview
In vehicles with air spring suspension, charge air spring at rear axle --> Air spring at rear axle,
bleeding/charging.
For vehicles with air spring suspension, set vehicle on its wheels --> Placing vehicle onto lifting
platform and onto wheels.
Bearings for stabilizer bar, replacing

Removing

Remove bolts - 1 -.
Remove clamp - 2 - and rubber bushing - 3 -.
Installing

Rubber bushing must make contact at collar - arrow - of stabilizer bar.

Initially tighten bolts - 1 - only hand-tight.
Set vehicle onto its wheels and bounce suspension several times.
Tighten bolts - 1 -.
SUBFRAME - ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD
Subframe - All Wheel Drive (AWD), stabilizer bar, coupling rod, assembly overview
Fig. 289: Subframe - All Wheel Drive (AWD), Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod, Assembly Overview
2 - Stabilizer
Stabilizer must be removed together with coupling rod.

Removing and installing --> Coupling rod with stabilizer bar, removing and installing
Replacing bearings for stabilizer bar --> Bearings for stabilizer bar, replacing
3 - Clamp
4 - Washer
5 - Hex nut, 65 Nm
6 - Hex bolt
7 - Hex bolt, 25 Nm
8 - Hex bolt, 65 Nm
9 - Coupling rod
Coupling rod must be removed together with stabilizer bar.

Removing and installing --> Coupling rod with stabilizer bar, removing and installing

12 - Tie rod
14 - Trapezoidal control arm

17 - Support
18 - Bonded rubber bushing, front
Hydraulic support
19 - Hex nut, 95 Nm
21 - Hex nut
22 - Washer
23 - Cross member for differential
24 - Bonded rubber bushing
For differential cross member

Note installation position: Right bonded rubber bushing is marked with yellow colored dot.
Replace --> Bonded rubber bushing for differential cross member, replacing
25 - Subframe
Subframe with attachments, removing and installing --> Subframe with attachments, removing and
installing
26 - Bonded rubber bushing, rear
Hydraulic support
28 - Eccentric bolt
29 - Bolt, 10 Nm
30 - Bolt, 5 Nm


After loosening, check basic setting of headlamp adjustment --> 94 - LIGHTS, SWITCHES -
EXTERIOR .
After loosening, control position must be adapted again in vehicles with air spring suspension -->
Control position, adapting again.
Subframe with attachments, removing and installing


Removing subframe with attachments

NOTE: If the flange bolt securing the drive axle has to be loosened for later
operations, remember that this must be done with the vehicle standing on
its wheels. Loosening collar bolt for drive axle --> Collar bolt for outer joint
of drive axle, loosening and tightening.
Remove rear muffler of exhaust system -->

.
Disconnect electric wires for electronic parking brake and ABS wheel speed sensor, and in vehicles with
automatic headlamp range control or air spring shock absorbers, disconnect harness connectors and unclip
from upper control arm.


Loosen driveshaft from rear final drive -->
39 - FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL for 6 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09E ALL
WHEEL DRIVE
39 FINAL DRIVE - FRONT DIFFERENTIAL for AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09L, ALL
WHEEL DRIVE
39 FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL for CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
(CVT) 01J
39 - FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL for CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
(CVT) 01J - INTERNAL COMPONENTS, SERVICING
.
Remove brake caliper --> 46 - BRAKES - MECHANICAL COMPONENTS .
Secure brake caliper to body so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage brake hose
or brake line.

Fig. 294: Placing Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Universal Transmission Support V.A.G
1359/2 Under Subframe And Secure Using Tension Strap
Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support V.A.G 1359/2 under
subframe and secure using tension strap.
CAUTION: Before LOOSENING subframe bolts, secure vehicle against tipping (e.g.
load luggage compartment with approx. 50 kg).

Remove bolts - 1 - and - 3 -.

Fig. 296: Identifying Hex Bolts

NOTE: For the sake of illustration, only the left side of the vehicle is depicted.
Carefully lower subframe with attachments.
NOTE: Make sure there is sufficient clearance for shock absorber and electrical
wires while lowering.
Install subframe with attachments
Tightening torques: --> Subframe - All Wheel Drive (AWD), stabilizer bar, coupling rod, assembly
overview
Drillings of subframe mounts must be aligned centered to bolt-on points on body.
In vehicles with air spring suspension, install air spring --> Air springs, removing and installing.
Perform vehicle alignment --> Wheel Alignment.
Suspension setting at front/rear axle must be performed on a VW/Audi approved alignment rack.
Bonded rubber bushings for subframe, replacing



Fig. 299: Hydraulic Cylinder VAS 6178

Hydraulic cylinder VAS 6178
Fig. 300: Hollow Piston Cylinder VAS 6179

Hollow piston cylinder VAS 6179
Fig. 301: Drip Tray For Workshop Crane VAS 6208

Drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208

Fig. 302: Assembly Tool T10205

Assembly tool T10205



Thrust piece T40141
NOTE: Before replacing malfunctioning bushing, check other bushings as well.

If tears, oil leaks or other damages are visible, these bushings must also
be replaced.
Pressing out bonded rubber bushing, front

Remove wheels.
Remove left and right wheel house trim --> 66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
Fig. 305: Identifying Hex Bolts For Left And Right Shock Absorbers
Remove hex bolts - 1 - from left and right shock absorbers.


Remove rear exhaust system -->
.
Remove air spring --> Air springs, removing and installing.
Fig. 307: Installing Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Universal Transmission Support
V.A.G 1359/2 And Wooden Block At Subframe And Support At Front
suitable wooden block - 2 - at subframe and support at front.

Remove bolts - 1 -.
Remove only front bolts - 2 - of subframe.
Lower subframe only as far as necessary.
Fig. 309: Identifying Subframe, Marking, Bearing Bar, And Subframe Mount
Mark position of bearings to subframe - arrow A -.

Apply marking - arrow B - of bearing bar - arrow C - to subframe mount - arrow A -.
NOTE: Marking - arrow B - is needed for installation of new bearing.

Fig. 310: Installing Tools At Subframe

Install tools at subframe as shown in illustration.
1. Spindle T10263/4 from nut T10263/5

2. Washer T40033/1. Conical side faces body.
3. Subframe
5. Sleeve T40033/3
6. Washer T10205/4
7. Hydraulic cylinder VAS 6178
CAUTION: Secure hydraulic press VAS 6178 while pressing out.

Bonded rubber bushing loosens abruptly. There is the risk of injuries
by tools and bonded rubber bushing coming off!
Place drip tray for shop crane VAS 6208 underneath.

Press out bonded rubber bushing and collect escaping oil.
Bonded rubber bushing, pressing in
Observe installation position of bonded rubber bushing.

Fig. 311: Identifying Subframe, Marking, Bearing Bar, And Subframe Mount
Observe your marking - arrow B - on subframe - arrow A -.

Marking - arrow B - and bar - arrow C - of bearing must align with subframe mount - arrow A -.


2. Thrust piece T40141. Conical side faces body.
3. Subframe
4. Bonded rubber bushing
5. Washer T10205/15
6. Washer T10205/4
Press front bearing into subframe until stop.
Rest of installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Installing coil springs --> Coil spring, removing and installing or air springs --> Air springs, removing
and installing , respectively.
overview
Tighten wheels --> 44 - Wheels, Tires, Wheel alignment.
Pressing out rear bonded rubber bushing
Remove wheels.
Remove left and right wheel house trim --> 66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
Fig. 313: Identifying Hex Bolts For Left And Right Shock Absorbers
Remove hex bolts - 1 - from left and right shock absorbers.

Remove rear exhaust system -->
.
Remove air spring --> Air springs, removing and installing.

Remove stabilizer --> Coupling rod with stabilizer bar, removing and installing.
Fig. 314: Disengaging Electrical Wiring Harness Left And Right From Brackets At Body
Disengage electrical wiring harness - 1 - left and right from brackets - 2 - at body.
Fig. 315: Installing Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Universal Transmission Support
V.A.G 1359/2 And A Suitable Wooden Block At Rear Final Drive And Support At Rear
suitable wooden block - 2 - at rear final drive and support at rear.
Remove only rear bolts of subframe.
Lower subframe only as far as necessary.
Fig. 316: Identifying Subframe, Marking Of Bearing Groove, And Subframe Mount
Mark position of bearings to subframe - arrow A -.

Apply marking - arrow B - of bearing groove - arrow C - to subframe mount - arrow A -.
NOTE: Marking - arrow B - is needed for installation of new bearing.


3. Subframe

5. Sleeve T40033/3
6. Washer T10205/4
CAUTION: Secure hydraulic press VAS 6178 while pressing out.

Bonded rubber bushing loosens abruptly. There is the risk of injuries
by tools and bonded rubber bushing coming off!
Place drip tray for shop crane VAS 6208 underneath.

Press out bonded rubber bushing and collect escaping oil.
Bonded rubber bushing, pressing in
Observe installation position of bonded rubber bushing.
Fig. 318: Identifying Subframe, Marking Of Bearing Groove, And Subframe Mount
Observe your marking - arrow B - on subframe - arrow A -.

Marking - arrow B - and bar - arrow C - of bearing must align with subframe mount - arrow A -.


2. Thrust piece T40141. Conical side faces body.
3. Subframe
4. Bonded rubber bushing
5. Washer T10205/15
6. Washer T10205/4
Press front bearing into subframe until stop.
Rest of installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Installing coil springs --> Coil spring, removing and installing or air springs --> Air springs, removing
and installing , respectively.
overview
Tighten wheels --> 44 - Wheels, Tires, Wheel alignment.
Bonded rubber bushing for differential cross member, replacing
Fig. 320: Tube 3259

Tube 3259
Fig. 321: Assembly Tool 3346

Assembly tool 3346

Fig. 322: Assembly Tool 3348

Assembly tool 3348


Thrust piece T40144
Removing
Subframe with attachments, removing and installing --> Subframe with attachments, removing and
installing.
Fig. 324: Applying Marking Above Groove Of Bearing On Subframe

Apply marking - arrow A - above groove - 1 - of bearing - 2 - on subframe.


1. Spindle 3346/2
2. Thrust piece 3348/2. Insert in subframe with smooth side toward bearing.
3. Tube 3259
4. Washer T40032/2
Pull bearing out of subframe.
Installing
Fig. 326: Applying Continuous Marking At Groove

Apply continuous marking - arrow A - at groove - arrow B -.
NOTE: Marking is needed to align bearing with subframe.

When pulling in bearing, groove is masked by tool.
Observe different bearing versions.
Fig. 327: Applying Marking Above Groove Of Bearing On Subframe

Bearing - 2 - with yellow dot - arrow B - must be installed on right side.
Position bearing - 2 - with groove - 1 - at your marking - arrow A -.

Fig. 328: Attaching Tools And Bearing At Subframe

Attach tools and bearing at subframe, as shown in illustration. Marking - arrow A - on bearing and
marking - arrow B - on subframe must align.
1. Spindle 3346/2
2. Thrust piece T40144
3. Mount
4. Washer T40032/2
Pull bearing into subframe until stop.
NOTE: If paint damage has occurred during bearing replacement, repair using
corrosion protection, primer and black top coat.
Coupling rod with stabilizer bar, removing and installing



Removing

Remove hex nut - 3 -.

Remove hex bolt - 4 -.



Pull stabilizer bar toward rear far enough until hex bolt - 2 - can be removed.
Remove coupling rod - 5 -.
Remove stabilizer.
If there is not sufficient room to remove stabilizer bar, the following steps must be performed:
Support exhaust system at both rear mufflers using wooden block and engine/transmission jack V.A.G
1383 A.
Fig. 335: Identifying Hex Nuts And Lower Exhaust System

Remove hex nuts - 1 - and lower exhaust system.

Remove stabilizer.
Installing

overview
In vehicles with air spring suspension, charge air spring at rear axle --> Air spring at rear axle,
bleeding/charging.
Bearings for stabilizer bar, replacing

Removing

Remove bolts - 1 -.
Remove clamp - 2 - and rubber bushing - 3 -.
Installing

Rubber bushing must make contact at collar - arrow - of stabilizer bar.

Initially tighten bolts - 1 - only hand-tight.
Set vehicle onto its wheels and bounce suspension several times.
Tighten bolts - 1 -.
TRAPEZOIDAL CONTROL ARM, UPPER CONTROL ARM, TIE ROD, COIL SPRING, LEVEL
CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR
Trapezoidal control arm, upper control arm, tie rod, coil spring, level control system sensor, assembly overview
Fig. 339: Trapezoidal Control Arm, Upper Control Arm, Tie Rod, Coil Spring, Level Control System
Sensor, Assembly Overview
Removing and installing --> Upper control arm, removing and installing
2 - Eccentric washer
3 - Hex nut, 95 Nm
4 - Wheel bearing housing

5 - Hex nut
6 - Trapezium control arm
Removing and installing --> Trapezoidal control arm, removing and installing
8 - Hex bolt, 25 Nm
9 - Stone deflector for trapezoidal control arm
10 - Bottom spring seat
11 - Coil spring
Note different types of suspension versions, see vehicle data plate --> Explanatory notes for Production
Relevant numbers (PR No.):.
Removing and installing --> Coil spring, removing and installing
12 - Top spring seat
13 - Spacer for top spring seat
Only installed in rough terrain suspension
14 - Subframe
15 - Hex nut, 95 Nm
17 - Eccentric bolt
18 - Bolt, 10 Nm
19 - Bolt, 5 Nm
20 - Hex bolt 85, Nm plus an additional 90 ° turn

Complete with attachments

After loosening, check Basic Setting of head light adjustment --> 94 - LIGHTS, SWITCHES -
EXTERIOR
After loosening, control position must be adapted again --> Control position, adapting again in vehicles
with air spring suspension
Only installed in rough terrain suspension
25 - Locking clip
26 - Tie rod
Removing and installing --> Tie rod, removing and installing
28 - Eccentric bolt
Trapezoidal control arm, removing and installing

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2006 Audi A6 Quattro

SUSPENSION Suspension, Wheels, Steering

The tightening torques stated apply to non-oiled nuts and bolts.

Install an outer joint in place of the drive axle.

Note the following:

Additional equipment must be authorized by Audi AG!

Damage via contact corrosion is not covered by warranty!

Damaged threads in longitudinal member (subframe to body), repairing

Damaged threads can be repaired using wire inserts (heli-coil).

Component overview indicates which threads can be repaired.

Shavings that remain in the chassis must be embedded in wax.

Servicing must only be performed once per thread.

CAUTION: Wear protective glasses when drilling!

Have responsible foreman or next superior check thread repair.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent.

driving mode before being tightened (curb weight position)

Measurement must be performed in curb weight position (unloaded condition).

Note measured value. It will be required for tightening bolts/nuts.

Tighten respective bolts/nuts.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig. 264: Open End Spanner Insert AF 10 V.A.G 1783/1

Insertion tool 10 mm V.A.G 1783/1

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent.

Engine must be installed.

Remove bolt - 1 - and pull wheel house liner aside.

Fig. 266: Identifying Air Line And Connection

Install wheel hub support T10149 with wheel bolt.

Dimension - a - for vehicles with air suspension 384 mm

Work operations after setting control position

Tighten respective bolts/nuts.

Fig. 268: Identifying Air Line And Connection

Install air line - 1 - onto connection - 2 -.

Fig. 270: Identifying Centering Pin And Bore Of Longitudinal Member

Charging air spring of rear axle

Rear axle, overview

Fig. 271: Rear Axle, Overview

unit, shock absorber for coil spring

VI - Drive axle --> Drive axle

SUBFRAME - FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD), STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD

1 - Upper control arm

Stabilizer bar must be removed together with coupling rod.

Coupling rod must be removed together with stabilizer bar.

10 - Hex bolt, 115 Nm plus an additional 90 ° turn

Always replace after removal

11 - Hex bolt, 85 Nm plus an additional 90 ° turn

Always replace after removal

13 - Stone impact protection plate

14 - Trapezoidal control arm

16 - Hex bolt 115 Nm and turn an additional 90 °

Always replace after removal

insert must have same length as thread in body.

Always replace after removal

22 - Bonded rubber bushing, front

23 - Bonded rubber bushing, rear

26 - Hex bolt, 85 Nm plus an additional 90 ° turn

Always replace after removal

28 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor G76

Complete with attachments