Audi Q7: Overview - Transverse Link
Upper Transverse Link

1 - Wheel Bearing Housing
2 - Bolt
- 70 Nm +180º
- Replace after removing
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles
with Air Suspension".
3 - Transverse Link, Upper Front
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing".
4 - Eccentric Bolt
5 - Bolt
- 40 Nm +180º
- Replace after removing
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles
with Air Suspension".
6 - Subframe
7 - Bolt
- 70 Nm +180º
- Replace after removing
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles
with Air Suspension".
8 - Eccentric Washer
9 - Nut
- 110 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Loosen and tighten using the 21 mm internal multi-point socket
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles
with Air Suspension".
10 - Tie Rod
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Tie Rod, Removing and Installing".
11 - Bolt
- 100 Nm +180º
- Replace after removing
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles
with Air Suspension".
12 - Upper Rear Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing".
13 - Bolt
- 100 Nm +180º
- Replace after removing
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles
with Air Suspension".
14 - Nut
Lower Transverse Link

1 - Front Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
- 40 Nm +180º
- Replace after removing
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles
with Air Suspension".
3 - Retaining Pin
4 - Wind Deflector
5 - Eccentric Bolt
6 - Subframe
7 - Eccentric Washer
8 - Nut
- 160 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles
with Air Suspension".
- Loosen and tighten using the 21 mm 6-edge wrench
9 - Rear Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing".
10 - Bolt
11 - Wheel Bearing Housing
12 - Nut
- 130 Nm +180º
- Replace after removing
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles
with Air Suspension".
13 - Bolt
- 70 Nm +180º
- Replace after removing
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles
with Air Suspension".
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Upper 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 -
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 Adapt
Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber and Spring, Coil Spring
Coil Spring
1 - Rear Lower Transverse Link
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Lower Transverse L
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Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, there are different versions
of the A/C system for the Audi Q7. Make sure to use the correct
version and pay attention to the allocation of different
components. Refer to
→
Subwoofer -R211-, Removing and Installing
The Subwoofer -R211- is located in the right luggage
compartment recess.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and
remove the ignition key.
- Remove the luggage compartment floor.
- Remove the nuts -arrows- from
the