Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Axle Beam and/or Guide Bearing Replacement (Axle Removed)
NOTE: Welding and straightening on wheel bearing and suspension components are not permissible.
1. Floor pan assembly, body
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Bolt on mounting bracket
2. Hex bolt
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Always replace
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Take out to remove rear axle
3. Mounting bracket
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Do not loosen to remove rear axle
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Brake proportioning valve attachment, refer to Brakes and Traction Control
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Installing:
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Install brackets loosely with mounting bolts
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Slide brackets in longitudinal direction (in driving direction) as far as possible, then thread in until slightly tight
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Check distance of rear axle to both wheelhousings and align in transverse direction, refer to Fig. 5, below.
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Tighten mounting bolts for brackets to specified torque
4. Self-locking nuts
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Always replace
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When tightening, vehicle must be standing on ground
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Tighten to: 80 Nm (59 ft lb) plus additional 1/4-turn (90°)
5. Ribbed bolt
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Always replace (genuine Audi parts)
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Tighten to: 150 Nm (111 ft lb)
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Drill out damaged bolts and repair using suitable threading tool
6. Axle beam
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Provided with sockets to hold ABS wheel speed sensors
7. Guide bearing
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Pressing out, refer to Fig. 1, below.
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Installation position, refer to Fig. 2, below.
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Pressing in, refer to Fig. 3, below.
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Replacing with rear axle installed, refer to Strut overhaul. See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair