A4 Sedan L4-2.0L Turbo (BPG) (2005)
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Do not apply a chisel or similar tool between Steering arm - 1 - and seal - 2 - on tie rod ball joint when pressing out tie rod, otherwise the seal
can be damaged.
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When pressing tie rod out of Steering arm, apply pressure only to end of tie rod ball joint or knock out end of joint using a wooden or rubber
mallet.
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Secure wheel bearing housing - 1 - on left side of vehicle to suspension strut - 3 - with the aid of a securing strap - 2 -.
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Remove speed nut - arrow -.
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Pry out clips.
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Detach electrical wire.
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Remove plastic cover.
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On vehicles with 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder engines, heat shield on drivers side must be removed.
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On vehicles with 6-cylinder engines, the starter catalytic converter must be removed in order to remove the heat shield on the drivers side.
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On vehicles with 8-cylinder engines, the front exhaust pipe must be removed in order to remove heat shield on drivers side.
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Loosen bolt - 1 - approximately one turn.
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Remove bolts - 2 - and - 3 -.
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Swivel steering gear forward in direction of travel on drivers side.
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Place a drip tray underneath to catch hydraulic fluid.
