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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Vehicles with a High Voltage System (Hybrid Vehicles)
Read and follow all of the supplemental warnings for all
work performed on vehicles with the high voltage system. Refer
to
→ Chapter "Warnings when Working on Vehicles with High Voltage
System" and
→ Electrical Equipment;
Global functions
Additional function buttons
Fig. 21 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 22 MMI On/Off knob with joystick function
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume of an audio source or a
system message (for example, from the voice
recognition system) when the sound is playing.
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