S4 Quattro Wagon V8-4.2L (BHF) (2008)
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Install coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair.
Only when you have loosened collar bolt:
Always use a new collar bolt!
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On vehicles with all wheel drive, install 5 wheel bolts hand tight and apply parking brake.
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Tighten collar bolt to specified torque without additional turning.
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Bonded rubber bushings have a limited torsional range. Only tighten threaded connections at control arms if vehicle is in curb weight position.
Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Wheel Bearing/Service and
Repair/Procedures/Rear Suspension
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Tighten connection - 1 -
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Mount wheel and tighten.
Only when you have loosened collar bolt:
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Tighten collar bolt with specified additional turning.
CAUTION!
When loosening and tightening collar bolt, vehicle must stand on wheels. Risk of accident.
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Install rear and side underbody trim.
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Perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] See: Maintenance/Alignment/Service and Repair/Wheel Alignment.
Alignment must take place on a VW/Audi recommended alignment stand.
Vehicles with heavy duty suspension
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Install stone impact protection and tighten bolts
Convertible only
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Install diagonal braces - 1 - and - 2 -. Refer to => [ Front or Rear Diagonal Braces ] See: Structural Brace/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension.