A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (ART) (2000)
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Unscrew bolt -3- for shock absorber at lower control arm.
1. Control arm
2. Parking brake cable
3. Bolt for shock absorber
A - Holding clip for parking brake cable
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Pull wheel bearing housing downward along with lower control arm.
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Now push a drift -1- or something similar through hole of shock absorber bushing.
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Unscrew lower hex bolt for coupling rod.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Tightening torques:
Shock absorber to control arm ........................................................................................................................................................................ 70 Nm + 90
Always use new bolts.
Coupling rod to wheel bearing housing ................................................................................................................................................................... 55 Nm
Coupling rod to stabilizer ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 50 Nm
Stabilizer clamp to axle beam .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Nm
Brake caliper to wheel bearing housing ................................................................................................................................................................... 95 Nm