A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Trapezium Link Bushing, Replacing
Trapezium Link Bushing, Replacing
Notes:
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Always replace bushings on both sides of vehicle.
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Use soft jaws for clamping aluminum links.
Replacing two-piece bushing:
Fig. 1 Inserting special tools
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Position tools 3292 and 3349 such that claws engage between flange of bonded rubber bushings and trapezium link.
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Screw home threaded stems. This lifts the bonded rubber bushings slightly off the trapezium link.
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Insert pin 3293/1.
Fig. 2 Pressing out bonded rubber bushing
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Install cross-piece 3292/2 using the hex bolts provided.
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Press out one half of the bushing by screwing the stem -1- into the cross-piece.