AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Suspension Running Change From Connecting Link Ball Joint 1999 Workshop Manual

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Running change from
connecting link with ball joint
to connecting link with rubber
bushing (m.y. 1999 )

Connecting link with ball joint
1 - Connecting link with ball joint
2 - Lower track control link
3 - Self-locking hex nut

40 Nm (30 ft lb) + 904 - Clip
5 - Self-locking nut
100 Nm (74 ft lb)
6 - Stabilzer bar
Pa
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g link with ball
joint to connectin
g link with rubber bushin
g (m.
y. 1999 [micro]
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Connecting link with rubber bushing

Connecting link -A- for left side of vehicle.
Permanently installed spacer -1- at connecting link must be installed at
stabilizer bar.
Connecting link -B- for right side of vehicle.
Arrow on connecting link points in direction of travelArrow on connecting link points in direction of travelArrow points in direction of travel
Pa
ge 2 of 6 Runnin
g chan
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g link with ball
joint to connectin
g link with rubber bushin
g (m.
y. 1999 [micro]
)
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Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned a
limited amount. Therefore only tighten bolted
connections at the suspension links when the
vehicle is standing on the ground.

1 - Connecting link with rubber bushing
2 - Self-locking hex nut

40 Nm + 903 - Hex bolt
4 - Lower track control link
5 - Hex bolt
6 - Self-locking hex nut

40 Nm (30 ft lb) + 907 - Stabilizer bar
Pa
ge 3 of 6 Runnin
g chan
ge from connectin
g link with ball
joint to connectin
g link with rubber bushin
g (m.
y. 1999 [micro]
)
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Headlight range adjuster, removing and
installing

Through m.y. 1998 on vehicles with xenon
headlights, a headlight range adjuster may be
installed in the left headlight.
Arrow points in direction of travel.
1 -
Mounting plate
2 -
Level sensor
3 -
Bolts
4 Nm +1/-0 Nm (35 in. lb +9/-0 in. lb)
4 -
Pop rivets (2x steel) 4.8 mm diameter
5 -
Nut 3 Nm +1/-0 Nm (27 in. lb +9/-0 in. lb)
Note, page 40
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6 -
Shock absorber
7 -
Connecting link
Pa
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g link with ball
joint to connectin
g link with rubber bushin
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8 -
Rod for headlight range adjuster
9 -
Protrusions
Position clamp between two protrusions
10 -
Lower track control link
Pa
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g link with ball
joint to connectin
g link with rubber bushin
g (m.
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When removing and installing the lower track
control link, the clamp must be removed

Note:
Attach the rod for headlight range adjuster to the
level sensor, using a 10 mm open end wrench no
thicker than dimension -A- to prevent damaging
the seal.

When installing the headlight range adjuster, make sure that the arm for
the level sensor and the rod for the headlight range adjuster are correctly
aligned to each other.
Notes:
Dimension -A-: 4 mm (0.157 in.)Nut -1- tightening torque: 3 Nm +1/-0 Nm (27 in. lb +9/-0 in. lb)
- Using pliers, secure rod for headlight range adjuster to lower track
control link between two protrusions Rod for headlight range adjuster must be vertical.Level sensor arm must point downward and forward.
Pa
ge 6 of 6 Runnin
g chan
ge from connectin
g link with ball
joint to connectin
g link with rubber bushin
g (m.
y. 1999 [micro]
)
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pair&id=AUDI.B5.SU01.40.2