boot AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Suspension Wheel Bearing Housing Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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- Remove bolt -3- and nut -4-.
- Disconnect tie rod end.
- Loosen nut from ball joint
- If necessary, counterhold ball joint using 4 mm hex wrench.

Note:
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. - Press lower guide link ball joint from tapered seat.
Be careful not to damage the joint boot.
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Note:
Cover the CV joint boot (e.g. by inserting a piece
of leather) to protect it from damage.

CAUTION!
For safety reasons, reinstall the flanged nut onto the lower track
control link ball joint (approx. 4 turns). - Press lower track control link ball joint from tapered seat.

CAUTION!
Do not use a chisel (or similar) to widen the slots in the wheel
bearing housing. - Remove nut -1- and bolt and remove both links -2- upward.
- Swing wheel bearing housing aside in direction of arrow and remove
outer CV joint from wheel hub.
- Remove nut from lower track control link ball joint.
- Remove wheel bearing housing.
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