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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A6 SEDAN (4G2) L4-2.0L TURBO (CAEB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFRAMESUBFRAMEREAR SUBFRAMESERVICE AND REPAIRSUBFRAME OVERVIEW, AWD
2012 Audi A6 Sedan (4G2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)
Subframe Overview, AWD
2012 Audi A6 Sedan (4G2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)SECTION Subframe Overview, AWD
Subframe Overview, AWD
1 Clip
• Depending on the date of manufacture.
2 Center Stone Deflector
• Depending on the date of manufacture.
3 Bolt
• 115 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
4 Bolt
5 Subframe
• Subframe with attachments, removing and installing, refer to => [ Subframe with Attachments ] Subframe With Attachments.
• Subframe, securing, refer to => [ Subframe, Securing, AWD ] Subframe, Securing, AWD
6 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the rear final drive mount.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Front Rubber Bonded Bushing for Rear Final Drive ] Front Rubber Bonded Bushing For Rear Final Drive.
7 Rear Final Drive
8 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the rear final drive mount.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Rear Rubber Bonded Bushing for Rear Final Drive ] Rear Rubber Bonded Bushing For Rear Final Drive.
9 Bolt
10 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the subframe mounting.
• There are different versions. Refer to => [ Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings ]. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
• Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Rear Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Rear Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing.
• Always replace on both sides.
11 Bolt
• 115 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
12 Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
• For the subframe mounting.
• There are different versions. Refer to => [ Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings ]. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
• Oil on the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing is a sign of wear.
• Replacing, refer to => [ Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Front Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing and Front Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing.
• Always replace on both sides.
13 Left Stone Deflector
• Depending on the date of manufacture.
14 Clip
• Depending on the date of manufacture.
15 Left Front Stone Chip Protection
• Depending on the date of manufacture.
Front and Rear Bonded Rubber Bushings
A Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
B Conventional bonded rubber bushing
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.