A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Tie Rod
Tie Rod
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) with universal transmission support (V.A.G 1359/2)
Removing
Vehicles with air suspension
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Place vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on
Hoist and Wheels.
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Bleed air spring at rear axle. Refer to => [ Rear Axle Air Spring, Bleeding and Filling ] See: Suspension Control ( Automatic - Electronic )/Air
Spring/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Air Spring, Bleeding and Filling.
Vehicles with coil springs
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Remove coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] See: Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ).
All vehicles
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Remove hex bolt - 3 -.
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Support exhaust system on both mufflers with a wood block and Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A).
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Remove hex nuts - 1 - and lower the exhaust system.