A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BGK) (2006)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Subframe
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench (5-50 Nm) (VAG 1331)
‹› Torque wrench (40-200 Nm) (VAG 1332)
‹› Engine and transmission jack (VAG 1383A)
‹› Universal transmission support (VAG 1359/2)
‹› Tensioning strap (T10038), quantity: 2
‹› 8 mm drift, (commercially available), quantity: 2
Removing
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Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on the Hoist and on its Wheels ] See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Service
and Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on the Hoist and on its Wheels.
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Position the engine support bridge and support the engine.
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Remove the wheel covers, remove the cover cap on light alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).
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Remove the wheels.
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Secure the brake discs with wheel bolts.
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Clean the air spring damper air connection area.
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Remove the connector pieces - 1 - from the residual pressure retaining valves - 2 - on both sides. Air then escapes.