Replacing the rear silent block of the rear axle main gear (Audi Q5-8R)

Remove the rear final drive. Unscrew the nuts of both end muffler brackets to the beginning of the thread. Install a powertrain lift with a universal gearbox grip "V.A.G 1359/2" under the subframe. Place a suitable block under the subframe. Unscrew the rear subframe bolts. Screw the lead screw "3346/2" with the mounting device "3301" and the nut "3346/3" into the body, as shown in the figure, to a size of approx. 1.5 cm.

• 1. Mounting device "3301"
• 2. Nut "3346/3"
• 3. Lead screw "3346/2"

Screw the nut "3346/3" onto the lead screw "3346/2" so that the dimension "a" is 4 cm. Lower the subframe only by 4 cm. Install the tools on the subframe as shown in the figure.

• 1. Pipe "T40185/1". Side "A" should face the subframe.
• 2. Thrust bearing "3301"
• 3. Nut "3346/3"
• 4. Lead screw "T40185/9"
• 5. Subframe
• 6. Silent block
• 7. Pipe "T40185/7". The "open" side faces up

Remove the support from the subframe, while turning the nut "3346/3" and holding the spindle "T40185/9".

Installation

Installation in reverse order. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the mounting position of the silent blocks. The arrows on the back of the silent block must be directed vertically up or down.



Install the tools and silent block on the subframe as shown in the figure.

• 1. Pipe "T40185/2". Side "B" should face the subframe.
• 2. Thrust bearing "3301"
• 3. Nut "3346/3"
• 4. Lead screw "T40185/9"
• 5. Subframe
• 6. Silent block
• 7. Thrust washer "T40185/8"

Insert the support into the subframe, while turning the nut "3346/3" and holding the spindle "T40185/9". If after replacing the silent blocks there is damage to the varnished surface of the subframe, it must be repaired using an anti-corrosion coating, primer and black paint.