A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AUX) (2001)
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Use special tool to detach ball joint of track control link from tapered seat.
Notes:
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Cover the boot (e.g. by inserting a leather cloth) to protect it from damage.
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For safety reasons, reinstall collar nut on track control link joint pin and tighten by about 4 turns.
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Remove collar bolt (drive axle/wheel hub connection).
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Remove nut -1- and remove bolt.
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Pull out the two links -2-.
Note: Slots in wheel bearing housing must not be enlarged.
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Swivel wheel bearing housing in direction of arrow; in doing so pull drive axle out of wheel hub.
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Remove nut from ball joint of track control link.
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Remove wheel bearing housing.
Pay special attention to the information when installing
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Press home ABS wheel-speed sensor in wheel bearing housing.
Tightening torques
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Track control link to wheel bearing housing: 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
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Guide link to wheel bearing housing: 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
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Upper link to wheel bearing housing: 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
While tightening, press upper links into wheel bearing housing.
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Brake guard plate to wheel bearing housing: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
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Brake caliper to wheel bearing housing: 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.)
