AUDI A4 1995 B5 / 1.G Suspension Rear Axle All Wheel Drive User Guide

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The weight code for the different suspension versions is indicated by the
arrow in the illustration.
1BA: Standard suspension1BB: Heavy duty suspension (approx. 20 mm (3/4 in.) higher)1BC: Special purpose vehicles1BD: Sport suspension, Audi S41BE: Sport suspension 1BH: USA1BT: Heavy duty suspension (approx. 7 mm or 1/4 in. higher)1BP: Heavy duty suspension (same ride height as 1BA but with limited
bump)
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Headlight range control, removing and
installing

As a running change in m.y. 1998 vehicles with
xenon headlights may have a connection for the
headlight range control installed in the left-rear of
the headlight.
1 -
Subframe
2 -
Suspension strut
3 -
Lower control arm
4 -
Linkage for headlight range control
5 -
Self-locking nuts
10 Nm (7 ft lb)
6 -
Nut 3 Nm +1/-0 Nm (27 in. lb +9/-0 in. lb)Observe Note page 42
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7 -
Sensor for headlight range control
8 -
Mounting bracket
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When removing the rear axle or lower control
arm It is essential to loosen the linkage for the
headlight range control at lower control arm.

Note:
For mounting linkage to sensor for headlight
range control use a 10 mm open end wrench
with a thickness of distance -A-) to avoid damage
to the seal

Notes:
Distance -A-: 4 mm (0.157 in.)Position -1- tightening torque: 3 Nm +1/-0 Nm (27 in. lb +9/-0 in. lb)Make sure sensor arm is properly aligned to linkage when installing
headlight range control The linkage must be aligned vertically.The sensor arm must point outward and downward.
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Subframe, servicing

WARNING!
Do not attempt to weld and/or straighten the
axle beam.
CAUTION!
If using power tools (pneumatic or electric), do
not tighten the bolted connections more than
hand-tight. Otherwise, the specified tightening
torques could be exceeded.
1 -
Subframe
Tightening sequence (item - 4 -):
- 1. Right-rear
- 2. Left-rear
- 3. Right-front
- 4. Left-front
Align rear axle after removal and
installation page 44
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Check and if necessary adjust wheel
alignment after installing page 44
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Note:
Apply assembly lubricant G 294 421 A1 before
installing.
CAUTION!
Part numbers are listed here for reference only.
Always check with your Parts department for
the latest information. 2 -
Bonded rubber bushings
Installation positions Fig. 5
Front bushings:
Pulling out Fig. 1Pressing in Fig. 2
Rear bushings:
Pulling out Fig. 3Pressing in Fig. 4
3 -
Washer
Always replaceRibbed side faces upward
4 -
Combi-bolt Always replace
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110 Nm (81 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 )
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Note:
Insert hex head of 3291 assembly device into the recess in the 3291/4
tubular section. Apply grease to the annular grooves of the brass washers
and to the threaded stem. Fig. 1 Pulling out front bonded rubber bushing from subframe
- Assemble 3291/4 tubular section (pay attention to recesses) together
with 3291 assembly device at right angle to subframe.
- Attach two brass washers in such a way that annular grooves are next
to one another (3291 assembly device). Install washer and screw on
nut.
- Pull out bonded rubber bushing by turning nut.
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Note:
Insert hex head of 3291 assembly device into the recess of 3291/5 tubular
section. Apply grease to the annular grooves of the brass washers and to
the assembly device. Fig. 2 Pressing in front bonded rubber bushing in subframe
- Apply lubricant (e.g. G 294 421 A1) when pressing in bonded rubber
bushings.
- Assemble 3291/1 thrust piece to bonded rubber bushing and insert at
right angle into hole in subframe using 3291/5 tubular section (pay
attention to recesses) and 3291 assembly device.
- Attach two brass washers with annular grooves facing one another and
to 3291 assembly device.
- Install washer and screw on nut.
- Press in bonded rubber bushing fully by turning nut.
- While pulling in, hold 3291/1 thrust piece or bonded rubber bushing
by hand to prevent turning.
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Note:
Insert hex nut of 3291 assembly device into recess in 3291/2 tubular
section. Apply grease to the annular grooves of the brass washers and to
the assembly device. Fig. 3 Pulling out rear bonded rubber bushing from subframe
- Assemble 3291/2 tubular section together with 3291 assembly device
at right angle to subframe.
- Attach two brass washers with annular grooves next to one another
and to 3291 assembly device. Install washers and screw on nut.
- Pull out bonded rubber bushing by turning nut.
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Note:
Insert hex nut of 3291 assembly device into recess in 3291/3 tubular
section. Apply grease to the annular grooves of the brass washers and to
the assembly device. Fig. 4 Pressing in rear bonded rubber bushing in subframe
- Apply lubricant (e.g. G 294 421 A1) when pressing in bonded rubber
bushings.
- Attach 3291/1 thrust piece to bonded rubber bushing and insert at right
angle into hole in subframe using 3291/3 tubular section and 3291
assembly device.
- Attach two brass washers with annular grooves next to one another
and to 3291 assembly device.
- Install washer and screw on nut.
- Press in bonded rubber bushing fully by turning nut.
- While pulling in, hold 3291/1 thrust piece or bonded rubber bushing
by hand to prevent turning.
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