Audi A4: General Information
Chassis

Steering

Tire Types
For general information on wheel/tire combinations, winter tires, snow
chains, and recommended tire manufacturers, refer to
→Wheel and Tire Guide; Rep. Gr.44
Drive Axle General Information
Apply a thin coat of assembly paste to the splines on the
outer joint before installing the outer joint in the wheel hub.
Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Do not let the drive axle hang down during assembly work,
since the inner joint could be damaged if it is bent too far.
The wheel bearing must not be under load when the drive axle
threaded connection on the wheel side is loose.
If the wheel bearings are under the load of the vehicle
weight, the wheel bearing will be damaged. This reduces the
service life of the wheel bearings. Note the following:
- Procedure for loosening the threaded connection for the
drive axle to the wheel hub. Refer to
→ Chapter "Drive Axle Threaded Connection, Loosening and
Tightening".
Vehicles without a drive axle must not be moved, otherwise
the wheel bearing will be damaged. If the vehicle must be moved,
be sure to note the following:
- Install an outer joint in place of the drive axle.
- Tighten the outer joint to 200 Nm.
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Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicles with Start/Stop System
There is a risk of injury due to the engine starting
unexpectedly.
The engine can start unexpectedly on vehicles with an
activated
Vehicles with Coil Springs
Shock absorbers are frequently rejected and replaced because
of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the vehicle have
shown that the replacement of a large number
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General information
When installing and using child safety seats, follow
the information in this Owner's Manual, the
applicable state and federal regulations, and the
manufacturer instructions for the child safety
seat.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries,
children must always be
The electro-static discharge ESD Work Surface -VAS6613-
protect electronic components from getting damaged by an
electro-static charge.
This makes is possible to perform repairs on sensitive
electronic components on an open mat.
For more information as to what work can be performed on the
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