A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
8. Spindle (T10263/4) with nut (T10263/5)
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Press front bearing into subframe until stop.
Further installation is in reverse sequence to removal. Observe the following when doing so:
‹› Install coil springs or air springs, respectively, only if threaded connection of subframe has been tightened to specified tightening specification.
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Installing coil springs. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] See: Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ) or air springs => [ Air Spring ] See: Suspension Control (
Automatic - Electronic )/Air Spring/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Suspension/Air Spring, respectively.
Tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Assembly Overview ] See: Rear Subframe/Service and Repair
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On vehicles with air suspension, position vehicle on wheels. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.
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Tighten wheels. Refer to => Wheel and Tire Guide 44 Specifications.
Pressing out rear bonded rubber bushing
Vehicles with air suspension
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Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on
Hoist and Wheels.
All vehicles
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Remove wheels.
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Remove left and right wheel house trim.
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Remove hex bolts - 1 - from left and right shock absorbers.
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Remove rear exhaust system. Refer to => Engine Mechanical 26 Description and Operation.
Vehicles with air suspension