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31 - Self-Locking Nut
❑ With securing plate
❑ Always replace if removed.
32 - Bolt
❑ 150 Nm + 90°
❑ Always replace if removed.
33 - Bolt
❑ 150 Nm + 90°
❑ Always replace if removed.
34 - Self-Locking Nut
❑ Always replace if removed.
3.2 Lower Control Arm, Removing and In‐
stalling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
Removing
Note
An axle alignment may be required. Refer to
⇒ “5 Wheel Alignment”, page 247 .
– With vehicles with air suspension, place vehicle on hoist, refer
to ⇒ “4 Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels”, page 10 .
– Remove wheel.
– If equipped, remove stone impact protection from lower control
arm.
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
140 Rep. Gr.42 - Rear Suspension