A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
Track Control Arm
Track Control Arm
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Assembly device (3291)
‹› Torque wrench (40-200 Nm) (VAG 1332)
‹› Due to the inaccessibility of the inner bolt - 1 -, the track control arm can only be removed when the subframe has been removed.
‹› Measure the vehicle after repair. Refer to => [ Vehicle Alignment Overview ] See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Procedures/Vehicle Alignment
Overview.
Removing
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Remove the subframe. Refer to => [ Subframe ] See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Subframe.
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Mark the position of the eccentric bolt - 2 - to the wheel bearing housing using a felt tip pen.
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Separate connections - 1 and 2 -.
Installing
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Insert the track control arm - 2 - in the subframe with a new bolt - 3 - and nut.
Track control arm - 2 - installed position to the subframe: