Audi Q7 2007 User Manual

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– Lower subframe approximately 50 mm and carefully remove
breather line -A- from front final drive.
– Unclip power steering line from subframe and free it up.
– Now, slowly let down subframe while constantly observing for
freedom of movement.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the
following:
Tightening specifications, refer to
⇒ “2.1 Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview”,
page 17 .
Tightening specifications, refer to
⇒ “3.1 Coil Spring Suspension Strut, Upper Control Arm, Mount‐
ing Bracket, and Level Control System Sensor Overview”,
page 46 .
Tightening specifications, refer to
⇒ “3.1 Steering Gear Overview”, page 292 .
– Tighten the driveshaft, refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 39 .
– On vehicles with air suspension, position vehicle on wheels
⇒ “4 Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels”, page 10 .
– Tighten the wheels, refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 44 .
– Bleed steering system, refer to
⇒ “4.2 Steering System, Bleeding after Replacing”,
page 311 .
– Check power steering fluid level, refer to
⇒ “4.1 Power Steering, Checking Hydraulic Oil Level”,
page 310 .
– Check the steering system for leaks, refer to
⇒ “4.3 Steering System, Checking for Leaks”, page 312 .
2.3 Subframe, Servicing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ The following tools can be used on all engine versions. The
tools needed for working on a specific engine are described,
refer to ⇒ page 20 .
♦ Engine Support Bridge - 10-222A-
♦ Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and hook - 10-222A/10-
♦ Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 19 - 10-222A/19-
♦ Engine Sling - 2024A-
♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack - VAG1383A-
♦ Engine Support - T10014- (only needed with 3.0L TDI)
♦ Engine Support Bridge - Sub-frame Adapter - 10-222A/22-
♦ Engine Support - Basic Set - T40091-
♦ Engine Support - Supplement Kit - T40093A-
♦ Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm - 3094-
♦ Hydraulic Press - VAS6178-
♦ Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump - VAS6179-
♦ Hydraulic Press - Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - T10301-
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
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Audi Q7 2007 Specifications

General

Brand	Audi
Model	Q7 2007
Category	Automobile
Language	English