A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
Note: Remove any glue remaining on thread of Joint bolt.
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Insert joint bolt of track control link and guide link into wheel bearing housing.
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Thread new self-locking nuts and tighten to 125 Nm.
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Use 4 mm socket wrench to hold joint bolt, if necessary.
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Insert both joint bolts of top control arm into wheel bearing housing.
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Tighten new self-locking nuts -1- to 40 Nm.
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Press upper control arm down as far as possible when tightening!
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Insert tie rod.
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Install new self-locking nuts -4- and tighten to 50 Nm.
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Tighten hex bolts -3- to a maximum of 5 Nm.
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Install ABS wheel speed sensor
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Screw on backing plate, and tighten to 10 Nm.
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Mount brake disc, screw on brake caliper, and tighten to 190 Nm (M14 x 1.5 x 38).
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Mount wheel and tighten to 120 Nm.
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Tighten hex bolt for drive axle
Suspension adjustment at front axle must be checked on an alignment stand recommended by VW/Audi, and corrected, if necessary.