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Audi A4: Overview - Suspension Strut and Upper Control Arm

Overview - Suspension Strut and Upper Control Arm

Overview - Suspension Strut and Upper Control Arm

1 - Bolt

  • Replace after removing

2 - Control Arm

3 - Shock Absorber Fork

  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Shock Absorber Fork, Removing and Installing".

4 - Bolt

  • Replace after removing

5 - Nut

  • 40 Nm
  • Replace after removing

6 - Suspension Strut

  • Overview. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Suspension Strut Coil Spring".

7 - Suspension Strut Tower

8 - Bolt

  • 20 Nm + 90º
  • Replace after removing

9 - Front Upper Control Arm

  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Upper Control Arm, Removing and Installing".

10 - Bolts

  • 50 Nm + 90º
  • Replace after removing
  • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".

11 - Rear Upper Control Arm

  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Upper Control Arm, Removing and Installing".

12 - Bonded Rubber Bushing

  • Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Upper Control Arm Bearing, Replacing".

13 - Bolt

  • Replace after removing

14 - Nut

  • 40 Nm
  • Replace after removing

15 - Wheel Bearing Housing

16 - Bonded Rubber Bushing

  • Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Upper Control Arm Bearing, Replacing".

17 - Nut

  • Tightening specification -Item 16-

Overview - Suspension Strut Coil Spring

Overview - Suspension Strut Coil Spring

1 - Protective Cover

2 - Stop Buffer

3 - Coil Spring

4 - Spring Support

5 - Strut Mount

  • Installation position. Refer to → Fig. "Suspension Strut Coil Spring Installation Position".

6 - Nut

  • 50 Nm
  • Replace after removing

7 - Cap

  • Can only be installed in one position

8 - Cap

  • Equipped on some models

9 - Protective Cap

10 - Spring Washer

11 - Lower Spring Plate

12 - Shock Absorber

  • Because of different shock absorber valve systems, only install new shock absorbers from the same manufacturer on both axles, if possible.
  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Suspension Strut, Servicing".

Suspension Strut Coil Spring Installation Position

  • The strut mount positioning pin -1- must engage in the hole -2- in the suspension strut tower -arrow-.

A40-10509

Overview - Tower Brace

Overview - Tower Brace

1 - Right Suspension Strut Tower

2 - Bolt

  • 20 Nm

3 - Right Tower Brace

  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Tower Brace, Removing and Installing".

4 - Sealing Piece

5 - Nut

q  20 Nm

6 - Bulkhead

7 - Left Tower Brace

8 - Sealing Piece

9 - Bolt

  • 20 Nm

10 - Left Suspension Strut Tower

11 - Nut

  • 20 Nm

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     Suspension Strut, Removing and Installing

    Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331- Removing - Remove the shock absorber fork. Refer to → Chapter "Shock Absorber Fork, Removing and Installing". - Remove the tower brace. Refer t

     Upper Control Arm, Removing and Installing

    Special tools and workshop equipment required Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331- Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm -VAG1331/12-, not illustrated Torque Wr

     Shock Absorber Fork, Removing and Installing

    Special tools and workshop equipment required Spreader Tool -3424- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-   Caution This procedure contains mandatory rep

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     Peripheral Camera, Calibrating

    Calibration System -VAS721001-, Installing and Aligning After performing service work on the vehicle, it may be necessary to calibrate the peripheral camera system. In detail, this is the case after: Replacing one or more cameras Peripheral Camera Control Module -J928- replacement Flash the so

     Repair Information

    Guidelines for Clean Working Conditions Thoroughly clean connection points and their surrounding areas with engine or brake cleaner before loosening and allow the cleaned connection points to dry completely. Clean the transmission and transmission components using Cleaning Solution -D 009 401

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