A4 Quattro Wagon L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) (2009)
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Remove tie rod - 5 -.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:
Tightening specifications: Refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod, Coil Spring, Lower Control Arm and
Level Control System Sensor, Assembly Overview ] See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod, Coil
Spring, Lower Control Arm and Level Control System Sensor, Assembly Overview.
‹› Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.
‹› Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight
Position ] See: Wheel Bearing/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Suspension.
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Insert the tie rod - 5 -.
The marking - 3 (Delta) - must be on the outside. The tip of the marking - 3 - faces up.
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First insert the bolt - 1 - completely and then align it according the marking.
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Insert and tighten the bolt - 4 -.
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Install the bolt - 1 - by hand. Tighten the bolt nut - 1 - to the tightening specification only after measuring the axle alignment.
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Tighten wheel.
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Axle alignment is required, see Table, refer to => [ Determining if Wheel Alignment is Necessary ] See: Alignment/Service and
Repair/Procedures/Determining if Wheel Alignment is Necessary.
The axle alignment must be performed on a VW/Audi approved alignment stand.