A4 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
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Initially tighten collared bolt -1- to 190 Nm (give further 1/2 turn when vehicle is on the ground).
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Installing coil spring.
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Proceed as follows to tighten bolted joints -1-, -3-, -4- and -5-:
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Lower vehicle onto wheels and loosen bolted joints.
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Bounce vehicle several times.
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Tighten bolts.
Tightening torques:
Item 1: 95 Nm (bring eccentric bolt into marked position)
Items 3 and 4: 85 Nm plus additional 90° turn
Item 5: 160 Nm plus additional 90° turn
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Turn collared nut additional 180°.
Front wheel drive vehicles
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Remove wheel.
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Drive in a new dust cap.
Note:
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Always replace damaged (dented) dust caps.
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Damaged (badly dented) dust caps allow moisture to penetrate. For this reason, you must use the tool illustrated here.
Further procedure for all vehicles
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Check wheel alignment.