doesnt sub frame drop? that bolt facing to floor, if u loosen that doesnt linkage drop? then u would be able to move bolt out.
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u def need someone who has removed that bolt to chime in....I have seen my mechanic do it, on a lift, I do NOT think u need to support it, IIRC...But please wait till someone who has chimes in.
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You can lower the rear of the subframe. I've done it. Your engine and trans will not drop to the ground. That being said, you should still have your floor jack under the engine/trans to control the amount of descent.
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LOL at the pic szymek. Nice! Had to do this too. As the guys said above, lower cradle, but use a jack. Safety first.
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As everyone said but here is the caviot. Audi say that the 4 subframe mounting bolts are stretch bolts and should be replaced once you loosen them. With that said I had loosened mine twice and reused them in the past although this time I replaced all 4 while my engine/tranny was out. I would reuse them in your case. Just loosen them and drop the rear of the subframe enough to get the A-Arm bolts out but don't remove the subframe bolts all the way.
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I have done this.. you need to drop the subframe.. annoying design! I had a really long jack that goes up 6 feet, and was on a lift.
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Thank You for all the replies. I still need help with frame lowering procedure I don't know how to do it.
I just loosen bolts #2 & #5 (only on one side !!). It was no-go. Should I go for #3 as well when doing one side ? (I didn't know about bolt #3 in my garage so that can be the problem of non-lowering subframe). What say You ?
Remove #1 and loosen #2 don't touch #3 and the rubber mounts will have enough play where you won't even need to loosen #5. You only need to lower the rear of the subframe about 1/2~1" to get the A-Arm bolts out.
2003 White RS6 2013 Midnight Blue S5
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Roy, WA
Try a pickle fork. Worked for me, had the same issue when I changed mine out.
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250$ for 2,5hrs aligment at the dealer. What are the US prices ?
An ordinary shop (although a branded one) wanted just 50$ but they realised that they didn't have tools to set the front camber
its expensive. I can get my car corner-balanced and aligned for that amount..
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Had it done for $89 at a non audi dealership.
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