A4 Quattro Wagon V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
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Remove holders -1- and -2- for wiring to ABS wheel speed sensors -G44- and -G46- at lower control arm.
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Pull ABS wheel speed sensors -G44- and -G46- (arrow) out of wheel bearing housing.
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Unhook wiring for wheel speed sensors at front of subframe.
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Attach VAG1752/1 spring compressor and spring holder with VAG 1752/3 adapter and protective linings at second and next to last coils of coil
spring.
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Compress coil spring.
Note: On vehicles with headlight range control, the linkage for the headlight range control must be disconnected to remove the rear axle or lower
control arm.
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While coil spring is still compressed, remove bolts (arrows) from suspension strut mounting bracket.
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Swivel suspension strut outward at top and relieve coil spring tension.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the edge of the Wheel housing.
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Using above procedure, remove suspension strut from opposite side.
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Remove exhaust system bracket from rear final drive.