steering AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G Suspension Mount ABS Workshop Manual

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WARNING!
Do not loosen and tighten hex bolt - 3 - unless
car is standing on its wheels-risk of accident. 2 -
Drive axle with ABS wheel speed sensor
rotor
Examine rotor for signs of dirt and damage
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If rotor is damaged, replace outer CV joint
together with rotor Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair Group 40

Outer CV joint is supplied as replacement
part with ABS wheel speed sensor rotor
3 -
Collar bolt Always replaceBe aware of different versionsM14 thread: tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft lb)
plus additional 1/2-turn (180 ) M16 thread: tighten to 190 Nm (140 ft lb)
plus additional 1/2-turn (180 )
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- Turn steering to full left and full right lock and
check clearance of ABS wheel speed sensor
cable.

ABS wheel speed sensor rotor on front axle,
examining

- Raise vehicle.

- Remove wheel.

- Pull ABS wheel speed sensor out of wheel
bearing housing.

- Examine rotor for signs of dirt and damage,
working through ABS wheel speed sensor
mounting hole in wheel bearing housing.

Note:

If the rotor is dirty or damaged, remove the
drive axle. If the rotor is damaged, replace the
outer CV joint along with the rotor.

Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels,
Steering, Repair Group 40

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1 -
Drive axle with ABS wheel speed sensor
rotor
Examine rotor for signs of dirt and damage
page 45
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If the rotor is damaged, replace outer CV
joint along with rotor Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair Group 42

Outer CV joint is supplied as replacement
part with rotor
2 -
ABS wheel speed sensor Identical part on left and rightClean inside surface of hole before
inserting sensor Replacing page 45
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3 -
Boot seal
4 -
Clamping sleeve
Always replaceIdentical part on left and rightGrease all around with assembly paste
before inserting into wheel bearing housingPress into wheel bearing housing until fully
seated
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Installing
ABS wheel speed sensor rotor on AWD rear axle, examining
Note:
Repair Manual, "Suspension, Wheels, Steering", Repair Group 42
- Release ABS wheel speed sensor harness from holder (arrow).
- Pull ABS wheel speed sensor out of wheel bearing housing.
- Replace clamping sleeve page 45
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item - 4 -.
- Before inserting wheel speed sensor, install boot seal and grease
sensor all around with assembly paste. Then, press in wheel speed
sensor by hand until fully seated.
- Re-route sensor harness in reverse order of removal.
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove wheel.
- Pull ABS wheel speed sensor out of wheel bearing housing.
- Examine rotor for signs of dirt and damage.
If the rotor is dirty or damaged, remove the drive axle. If the rotor is
damaged, replace the outer CV joint together with the rotor. The outer CV joint is supplied as a replacement part with the rotor.
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