A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AUX) (2001)
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Remove adjusting bolt -2- from ball stud on right side of vehicle after adjusting toe-in curve.
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Fill threaded hole with multi-purpose grease and press in new protective cap -4-.
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Before an adjustment, remove protective cap carefully, remove all grease from ball stud and clamp hole in swing arm (steering knuckle).
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After successful adjustment, grease threaded hole again and press in new protective cap.
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Install adjusting bolt -13- in ball stud on left side of vehicle.
Tighten to, 7 Nm (62 inch lb)
Step 5. Front Axle Toe, Adjusting
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Adjust front toe on left and right wheels with tie rod length adjustment nut -A-.
Specified wheel toe value, refer to Specifications. See: Specifications
NOTE:
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Make sure the boot is not twisted or damaged.
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If the boot turns, remove and replace clamp.
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Tighten nut -13- and check toe-in value again.
Tighten to, 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
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After adjusting the toe value, it is normal for the value to not correspond exactly to the value previously set in the unloaded position.
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If the measured toe value lies within the control tolerance, the adjustment is correct.