torque AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G Suspension Front Mounting Bracket Remove And Install Workshop Manual
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Installing  
    
Installing upper links to mounting bracket   F - Forward
L - Left-side mounting bracket
R - Right-side mounting bracket
Holes in suspension strut spring plate (small arrows) must face 
centerline of vehicle. 
-  Tighten nuts -2- to 20 Nm (15 ft lb).
    
- Align upper link.
  
Dimension -A-: 47 mm   2 mm (1.85 in.   0.08 in.)-  Always replace nuts and bolts.
-  Tighten bolts -1- for both links.
  
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 )
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Note:  
Make sure the washers are correctly positioned.  -  Install suspension strut together with mounting bracket into suspension 
strut tower and tighten bolts -1-. 
   Tightening torque: 75 Nm (48 ft lb)
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CAUTION! 
     
The bonded rubber bushings can only be 
turned to a limited extent. The bolted 
connections on the suspension links should 
therefore only be tightened when the vehicle 
is standing on the ground. 
    
-  Attach lower end of suspension strut to lower track control link with bolt 
and new nut and tighten nut -1- to 90 Nm (66 ft lb). 
-  Remove any residue from threads of ball joint.
-  Tighten nut on ball joint to 100 Nm (74 ft lb).
-  Install both upper links and tighten nut -2-.
 
Tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
 When tightening, press upper links downward as far as possible
-  Attach ABS wiring to retainer on brake caliper.
- Install wheel.
-  Check front suspension alignment and, if necessary, adjust using 
VW/Audi-approved wheel alignment equipment. 
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