Audi A4: Stabilizer Bar
Overview - Stabilizer Bar
1 - Bolt
- 25 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".
- Tighten alternating in stages
2 - Clamp
3 - Stabilizer Bar
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing".
- Do not separate the bonded rubber bushing from the stabilizer bar
4 - Subframe
5 - Nut
- Replace after removing
6 - Front Upper Transverse Link
7 - Bolt
- 40 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
8 - Coupling Rod
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Coupling Rod, Removing and Installing".
9 - Bolt
- 40 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
10 - Nut
- Replace after removing
Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolt/Nut - Coupling Rod to Stabilizer Bar
- Bolt - Stabilizer Bar Clamp to Subframe
Removing
- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Equipped on some models: Remove the right diagonal brace. Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Underbody Trim Panel; Diagonal Braces, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows-.
- Disconnect the left and right threaded connection -1- and remove the stabilizer bar -2-.
Note
The installation position is shown for the AWD equipment version.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Stabilizer Bar"
- Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Underbody Trim Panel; Overview - Underbody Trim Panels.
Coupling Rod, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolt/Nut - Coupling Rod to Front Upper Transverse Link
- Bolt/Nut - Coupling Rod to Stabilizer Bar
Removing
- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 3- and remove the coupling rod -2-.
Note
The installation position is shown for the AWD equipment version.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Stabilizer Bar"
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Overview - Transverse Link
Upper Transverse Link
1 - Wheel Bearing Housing
2 - Bolt
70 Nm + 180º
Replace after removing
3 - Front Upper Transverse Link
Removing and installing. Refer to
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Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Front Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceab
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Refrigerant R134a Characteristics
Commercial Names and Designations
Refrigerant R134a is currently available under the following
trade names:
H-FKW 134a
SUVA 134a
KLEA 134a
Note
Different trade names may be used in other countries.
Of the wide range of refrigerants available, this is the
only one which may be used
Front Axle Camber, Centering
Note
Camber cannot be adjusted.
Camber can be centered evenly within specified tolerance
range by shifting subframe.
Procedure
- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Noise Insulation; Noise Insulation,
Removing and Installing.
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