torque AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G Suspension Front Mounting Bracket Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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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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