A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
Air Spring: Removal and Replacement
Rear Suspension
Air Spring Damper
=> [ Air Spring Damper, Filling ]
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)
‹› Torque wrench (5-60 Nm) (VAG 1783)
‹› Wheel hub support (T10149)
‹› Open end spanner insert AF 10 (VAG 1783/1)
‹› Wood block (hardwood) 30 x 50 x 1,000 mm
Removing
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Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on the Hoist and on its Wheels ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Positioning
Vehicle on the Hoist and on its Wheels.
‹› During disassembly, make sure no pressure points form on the air spring damper boot.
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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 wheel.
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Secure the brake disc with a wheel bolt.
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Remove the wheel housing liner.
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Clean the air spring damper air connection area.
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Disconnect the connecting piece - 1 - from the residual pressure valve - 2 -. Air then escapes.
‹› Generally, the residual pressure valve - 2 - must not be loosened or removed.
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Seal both connections. Make sure that no dust particles enter the connections.
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Remove the bolt - 1 - for the level control system sensor.