A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AUX) (2001)
Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Upper Link, Removing and Installing
Upper Link, Removing and Installing
1 - Circlip 12 x 1
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Assembly aid from production, no longer required when performing repairs
2 - Mounting bracket
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Removing and installing, Refer to Control Arm, Service and Repair.
3 - Washer
4 - Self locking nut
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Always replace
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Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.), plus additional 90 ° turn
5 - Hex bolt
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Always replace
6 - Upper rear link
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To remove, remove bolts -5- and -7-
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Installation position, Refer to Fig. 1
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Replacing bushing, Refer to Bushing In Upper Rear Link, Replacing.
7 - Hex bolt
8 - Self locking nut, 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
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Always replace
9 - Wheel bearing housing
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Vehicles with headlight vertical aim control, Refer to Lighting and Horns.
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Removing and installing with wheel bearing pressed in, Refer to Wheel Bearing, Service and Repair.
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Servicing with wheel bearing pressed in, Refer to Wheel Bearing, Service and Repair.
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Removing and installing with wheel bearing bolted in, Refer to Wheel Bearing, Service and Repair.
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Servicing with wheel bearing bolted in, Refer to Wheel Bearing, Service and Repair.
10 - Upper front link
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Steel and aluminum versions are available
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Replacing bushing, Refer to Bushing In Upper Front Link, Replacing.