wheel alignment AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Suspension Rear Axle All Wheel Drive Workshop Manual

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1 -
Rear subframe
After removing and installing, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary page 44
-6
Servicing page 42
-50
Pay attention to removing and installing on
vehicles with headlight range control
page 42
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2 -
Self-locking nut
Always replace70 Nm (52 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 )Vehicle must be standing on its wheels
when tightening nut
3 -
Bolt Always replace
4 -
Bolt Always replace
5 -
Lower control arm Pay attention to removing and installing on
vehicles with headlight range control
page 42
-48

Removing and installing page 42
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Servicing page 42
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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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