Audi Q7: Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Rear Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
- Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
Removing
Before starting work:
- Versions with coil springs: determine the curb weight position.. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Versions with air suspension: determine the standard vehicle height. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles with Air Suspension".
- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to → Chapter "Wheels and Tires".
Versions with Coil Springs
- Remove the spring. Refer to → Chapter "Spring, Removing and Installing, Coil Spring".
Versions with Air Suspension
- Vent the system. Refer to → Chapter "Air Suspension System, Filling and Bleeding".
- Release the catches in direction of -arrows- and remove the locking pin -1- slightly.
- Remove the wind deflector -2- in the rear area downward from the transverse link.
- Unlock the catches again and remove the locking pin and the wind deflector.
- Unclip the cap -2-, release the catches in direction of -arrows- and free up the air spring -3- on the transverse link -1-.
- Turn the wheel hub, until the wheel bolt hole is on top.
Caution
Risk of destroying the wheel bearing when installing the wheel bolt.
So that the installed wheel bolt cannot push against the wheel bearing, it (the bolt) must be installed with a washer inserted in between.
- Install the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149- with a wheel bolt -2- and inserted washer -1- on the wheel hub.
- Slightly lift the wheel bearing housing using the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149- with the Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- this allows the threaded connections to easily separate.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
- Do not lift or lower the vehicle when the Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- is under the vehicle.
- Do not leave the Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- under the vehicle any longer than necessary.
Continuation for All Vehicles:
- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3- and remove the lower transverse link -4-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Install the threaded connections only until stop but do not yet tighten.
Note
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion. Only tighten suspension bolts when vehicle is in curb weight position or at standard vehicle height.
- Lifting the wheel bearing in curb weight position (refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring") or at standard vehicle height (refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles with Air Suspension").
- Overview table for if an axle alignment is necessary. Refer to → Chapter "Need for Axle Alignment, Evaluating".
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Transverse Link"
Front Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
- Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
Removing
Before starting work:
- Versions with coil springs: determine the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Versions with air suspension: determine the standard vehicle height. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles with Air Suspension".
- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to → Chapter "Wheels and Tires".
- Turn the wheel hub, until the wheel bolt hole is on top.
Caution
Risk of destroying the wheel bearing when installing the wheel bolt.
So that the installed wheel bolt cannot push against the wheel bearing, it (the bolt) must be installed with a washer inserted in between.
- Install the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149- with a wheel bolt -2- and inserted washer -1- on the wheel hub.
- Slightly lift the wheel bearing housing using the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149- with the Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- this allows the threaded connections to easily separate.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
- Do not lift or lower the vehicle when the Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- is under the vehicle.
- Do not leave the Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- under the vehicle any longer than necessary.
- Remove the bolts -1 and 3- and the lower longitudinal member -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Bring the lower transverse link into the installation position:
- The ball side -2- from the transverse link must engage in the wheel bearing housing -1-.
Note
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion. Only tighten suspension bolts when vehicle is in curb weight position or at standard vehicle height.
- Overview table for if an axle alignment is necessary. Refer to → Chapter "Need for Axle Alignment, Evaluating".
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Transverse Link"
Tie Rod, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Removing
Before starting work:
- Versions with coil springs: determine the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Versions with air suspension: determine the standard vehicle height. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles with Air Suspension".
- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to → Chapter "Wheels and Tires".
- Turn the wheel hub, until the wheel bolt hole is on top.
Caution
Risk of destroying the wheel bearing when installing the wheel bolt.
So that the installed wheel bolt cannot push against the wheel bearing, it (the bolt) must be installed with a washer inserted in between.
- Install the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149- with a wheel bolt -2- and inserted washer -1- on the wheel hub.
- Slightly lift the wheel bearing housing using the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149- with the Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- this allows the threaded connections to easily separate.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
- Do not lift or lower the vehicle when the Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- is under the vehicle.
- Do not leave the Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- under the vehicle any longer than necessary.
- Remove the bolt -1- and disconnect the connector -3- and remove the tie rod -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Install the threaded connections only until stop but do not yet tighten.
Note
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of motion. Only tighten suspension bolts when vehicle is in curb weight position or at standard vehicle height.
- Lifting the wheel bearing in curb weight position (refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring") or at standard vehicle height (refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles with Air Suspension").
- Overview table for if an axle alignment is necessary. Refer to → Chapter "Need for Axle Alignment, Evaluating".
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Transverse Link"
