AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Suspension Front Mounting Bracket Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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Mounting bracket, removing
and installing

Removing

- Remove wheel trim.

On light alloy wheels use puller in vehicle tool kit
to remove trim cap.

- Remove wheel.

Note:
The clip does not need to be reinstalled.
CAUTION!
Do not use a chisel (or similar) to widen the slots in the wheel
bearing housing. - Use pliers to remove clip -1-.
- Remove nut -2- and bolt.
- Pull both control arms upward and out.
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Note:
CAUTION!
Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with
your Parts department for the latest information.
To remove the bolt mounting the suspension strut to the lower track
control link, the lower guide link must first be disconnected from the wheel
bearing housing. - Cover steering gear boot to protect from damage.
The illustration shows the steering gear removed for clarity.Protective sleeve -1- can be ordered (Part No. 893 512 137).
- Cut out part of sleeve -1- and de-burr cut edges.
Width -A- = 20-25 mm (approx. 7/8 to 1 in.)
- Slide protective sleeve over steering gear boot.Open side of sleeve must face downward

- Remove nut from guide link ball joint and press off ball joint.

If necessary, counter-hold ball joint using 4 mm hex wrench.
Be careful not to damage boot.
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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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Be careful not to damage boot.
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Removing upper links from mounting
bracket

- Clamp suspension strut in vise (use protective jaw covers).
- Remove bolts and detach both links (arrows).
- Remove nuts -1- and remove mounting bracket.
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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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Front and rear upper link bushings,
replacing

The mounting bracket must be removed to
replace the upper links or bushings page 40
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Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary
items

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3301/1 3348/3

Pulling out bonded rubber bushing
Note:
Always use protective jaw covers when clamping an aluminium link in a
vise.
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Installation position
Angle -A-: 90 5

Installing bonded rubber bushing
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