Servicing bonded rubber bushes (rear): Audi Q3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

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• For clarity, illustration only shows left side of vehicle.
• The locating pins must not be tightened to more than 20 Nm, otherwise the threads of the pins will be damaged.
• Use felt-tip pen or similar to mark position of bonded rubber bush in relation to subframe.
• The outer ring of the bonded rubber bush will shear off with a loud bang when the bush is removed.
• When the bonded rubber bush has been extracted, it must be removed from the tube T10356/2.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Position engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931(item 1) under subframe and secure with tensioning strap.
2. ⚠ Risk of damage to threads for bolts securing subframe to body.DO NOT use an impact wrench when loosening or tightening the bolts that secure the subframe to the body.Always fit all bolts by hand; make the first few turns by hand. — Remove rear hexagon bolt (1) on both sides. [Note: For clarity, illustration only shows left side of vehicle.]
3. Fix position of subframe using locating pins. [Note: The locating pins must not be tightened to more than 20 Nm, otherwise the threads of the pins will be damaged.]
4. Screw in locating pins one after the other in place of subframe securing bolts on both sides and tighten locating pins to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
5. Lower subframe 10 cm with engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931.

6. Use felt-tip pen or similar to mark position of bonded rubber bush in relation to subframe.
7. Apply special tools as shown in illustration.
8. Take up play in special tools.
9. Extract bonded rubber bush by actuating pump. [Note: The outer ring of the bonded rubber bush will shear off with a loud bang when the bush is removed.]
10. When the bonded rubber bush has been extracted, it must be removed from the tube T10356/2.
11. Fit bonded rubber bush (1) into subframe so that lug and plate (arrows) are perpendicular to direction of travel.
12. Apply thrust piece T10263/3(2) so that flattened side is also perpendicular to direction of travel.
13. Set up special tools with bonded rubber bush on subframe as shown in illustration.
14. Set up special tools with bonded rubber bush on subframe as shown in illustration.
15. Take up play in special tools with bonded rubber bush.
16. Carefully press in bonded rubber bush by actuating pump until collar is flush with subframe.
17. Install coil springs .
18. Check and adjust wheel alignment as required, see chart .

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