Audi Q5: Overview - Transverse Link
1 - Bolt
- 70 Nm +180º
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil
Spring".
2 - Bracket
3 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-
- Only sensors of the same version may be installed.
- Complete with attachments
- The sensor lever points toward the outside
- Replace in vehicle. Refer to → Chapter "Left/Right Rear Level Control
System Sensor -G76-/-G77-, Removing and Installing"
- The headlamp basic setting must be checked after loosening. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; Headlamps; Headlamp, Adjusting.
- If the Level Control System Sensor was removed and installed on a
vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was
loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed using the Vehicle
Diagnostic Tester. Refer to
→ Chapter "Control Position, Programming".
- If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane
assist, the Directional Stabilization Assistance Control Module -J759-
must be calibrated again. Refer to
→ Chapter "Lane Assist, Calibrating".
4 - Subframe
5 - Bolt
- 70 Nm +180º
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil
Spring".
6 - Upper Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Upper Transverse Link,
Removing and Installing"
7 - Nut
- Always replace if removed
8 - Shim
9 - Nut
- 95 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil
Spring".
10 - Adjusting Screw
11 - Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Lower Transverse Link,
Removing and Installing"
12 - Bolt
- 120 Nm +360º
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil
Spring".
Note
Axle alignment is necessary if the bolt is removed.
13 - Upper Spring Seat Spacer Washer
14 - Upper Spring Support
- Only installed on vehicles with heavy duty suspension
15 - Coil Spring
- There are different versions of the suspension. Refer to
→ Chapter "Explanations of Production Control Numbers (PR Number)".
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Spring, Removing and
Installing"
16 - Lower Spring Support
17 - Coil Spring Stone Deflector
18 - Wheel Bearing Housing
19 - Spacer Tube
- Always replace if removed
20 - Nut
- Always replace if removed
Caution
Do not tighten the threaded connection using the nut.
Note
Axle alignment is necessary if the nut is loosened.
21 - Bolt
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil
Spring".
22 - Tie rod
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Tie Rod, Removing and
Installing"
- Note the installation position.
- There are versions made of aluminum and steel. Refer to the Parts
Catalog for the allocation.
- A mixed installation is not permitted
23 - Bolt
24 - Eccentric Washer
25 - Nut
- 95 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil
Spring".
26 - Bolt
- 70 Nm +180º
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil
Spring".
27 - Nut
- Always replace if removed
28 - Bolt
29 - Bolt
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Removing
- Determine dimension -a- from
the center of the wheel to th
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Track Rod Tool Insert -T40183-
No illustration, commercially available pawl with fine gear
Removing
- Det
Shock Absorber, FWD, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS69
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Note
Unlisted connector terminals are not assigned.
Black 18-pin connector (T18a)
1 - Terminal 31
4 - LF mute wire to Radio -R-/Information Electronics Control
Module 1 -J794-
7 - LF (-) to Radio -R-
9 - Microphone IN (-) for the Microphone Unit in Fr
Removing
- Press the door outer seal to the side and remove the
protective film over the hole -arrow A-.
- Remove the locking bolt -4- as
far as the stop using a screwdriver -1-.
- Pull the exterior door handle and hold it in the "opened"
position.
- Press the housing retainin