A4 Quattro Sedan V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing
Wheel bearing housing, removing and installing
Removing
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Remove wheel trim; pull trim cap off light-alloy wheels (puller in vehicle tool kit).
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Unscrew hex bolt of drive axle.
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Pay attention to work sequence, Refer to Axle Shaft Assembly, Service and Repair, Front, Drive Axles, Removing and Installing
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Unscrew hex bolt -2-.
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Pull wire of ABS speed sensor out of holder at wheel bearing housing.
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Unscrew bolts -1- for brake caliper, remove brake caliper and fasten to body.
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Unscrew bolt -5- for ABS speed sensor.
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Unclip ABS cable from wheel bearing housing
Note:
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Use binding wire to attach brake caliper to body.
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Never leave brake caliper hanging from brake hose.
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Remove brake disc.
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Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove shield.
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Unscrew combi bolt -3- and bolt -4-.
Note: Perform wheel alignment following repair work.
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Pull out tie rod.
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Unscrew nut from joint pin.
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For safety reasons, screw collared nut at joint pin of guide link back on again approximately 4 turns such that it is flush.
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Make sure that both lever arms are parallel to one another when maximum force is expended.
If necessary, support joint pin with 4 mm Allen key.