Q7 Quattro V8-4.2L (BAR) (2008)
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Do not lower wheel bearing housing using (V.A.G 1383 A) more than is necessary.
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Remove bolt - 4 - and remove connecting link.
‹› When removing screw - 4 -, ensure drive axle boots are not damaged.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:
‹› Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.
‹› Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight
Position ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Front Suspension/Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
‹› Wheel bearing, lifting to control position on vehicles with air suspension. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to Curb
Weight Position ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Front Suspension/Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
Tightening specifications: => [ Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Assembly Overview ] See: Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod
Assembly Overview.
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On vehicles with air suspension, position vehicle on wheels. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.
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Tighten the wheels.
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On vehicles with air suspension, readapt control position. Refer to => [ Control Position, Programming ] See: Suspension Control ( Automatic -
Electronic )/Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning.