suspension AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Suspension Subframe Remove And Install Workshop Manual
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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 nuts -3-.
- Loosen bolts -1- (attaching lower guide links to subframe).
- Remove bolts -1-.
- Remove bolts -2- and lower subframe at rear.
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Installing
All nuts and bolts must be replaced
- Install subframe; install bolts -5- and -6- hand-tight.
- Install bolts securing suspension struts to lower track control links.
Note:
For vehicles with headlight range control page 40
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. - Install lower track control links and lower guide links in subframe.
- Install bolts in inner holes (arrows).
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Tightening sequence
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.
-
Tighten bolts -2- and -5- to 110 Nm (81 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 ).- Tighten bolts -6- to 75 Nm (55 ft lb).
- Tighten bolts -1- to 23 Nm (17 ft lb).
- Tighten nuts -3- and -4- to 40 Nm (30 ft lb).
- Tighten bolts for lower track control link to 80 Nm (59 ft lb) + 1/4-turn
(90 ). -
Tighten guide link bolts to 90 Nm (66 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 ).- Attach coupling link to stabilizer bar using new ribbed nuts and tighten
to 100 Nm (74 ft lb).
- Attach suspension strut to lower track control link.
Tightening torque: 90 Nm (66 ft lb)
- Install ABS wheel speed sensor wiring into retainer on brake caliper.
- Install wheels.
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