brake AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G Suspension Front Mounting Bracket Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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- Detach ABS wheel speed sensor wire from
bracket on brake caliper.

CAUTION!

Install a support device (e.g. VAG1383A
transmission jack) to prevent damage to the
lower link joints resulting from excessive
rebound travel in the suspension.

- Remove bolt -1- attaching suspension strut to lower track control link.
- Swing wheel bearing housing aside.

- Remove bolts -1- in plenum chamber.
- Remove suspension strut together with mounting bracket.
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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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