A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
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Unscrew bolt -2- for control arm -1-.
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Unscrew hex bolts (arrows) for shock absorber from body.
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Unscrew bolt -3- for shock absorber on control arm -1- and remove shock absorber.
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To remove shock absorber, pull wheel bearing housing down a little.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. The bolted connections should therefore only be tightened when the vehicle is standing
on the ground.
Otherwise, the rubber bushing will be stressed and have a shortened service life.
Tightening torques:
Stabilizer clamp to axle beam .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Nm
Coupling rod to stabilizer ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 50 Nm
Control arm to wheel bearing housing ........................................................................................................................................................... 70 Nm + 90°
Shock absorber to body ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Nm
Shock absorber to control arm ....................................................................................................................................................................... 70 Nm + 90°
Always use new bolts.
Brake caliper to bracket .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Nm
Always use new bolts.