A6 Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
‹› Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force.
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Loosen the threaded connection - 1 - and remove both control arms - 2 - upward.
The slits in the wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!
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Tilt the wheel bearing housing to the side while pulling the drive axle pins out of the wheel hub
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Secure drive axle to body, e.g. with wire.
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Remove nut from linkage stub of track control arm.
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Take off wheel bearing housing.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:
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Install wheel bearing housing.
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Install outer drive axle joint into the hub and tighten with a new collar bolt by hand.
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Insert linkage stub of track control arm and guide control arm into wheel bearing housing.
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Remove adhesive residue at stub thread of track control arm and guide control arm.
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Screw on new self-locking nuts on track control arm and guide control arm and tighten. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing and Wheel Bearing
Unit Assembly Overview ] See: Suspension/Rear Knuckle/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Suspension. Linkage stubs,
counterhold using 6 mm hex socket wrench if necessary.