Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• ◆ Thrust pad VW 454
• ◆ Assembly device 3301
• ◆ Assembly device 3346
• ◆ Assembly device 3350
• ◆ Engine/gearbox lifter V.A.G 1383 A
• ◆ Assembly device T10030

Removing

• ‒ Remove appropriate transverse link .
• ‒ → Position engine/gearbox lifter V.A.G 1383 A with universal mount V.A.G 1359/2 and wooden block -arrow- beneath trailing arm.

Vehicles with ventilated rear brake discs:

• ‒ → Screw out hexagon socket-head bolts -1-.
• ‒ Detach brake caliper and hang up with piece of wire.

Note:

Brake hose/pipe is never to be twisted or kinked.

• ‒ Screw out cross-head bolt for brake disc and detach brake disc.

Extracting lower ball joint

• ‒ Coat spindle with universal grease G 052 735 A5.
• ‒ → Apply special tools shown and extract ball joint by turning spindle.

Fitting lower ball joint

• ‒ → Apply special tools shown and fit ball joint in centre position by turning spindle.

Extracting upper ball joint

• ‒ Coat spindle with universal grease G 052 735 A5.
• ‒ → Apply special tools shown and extract ball joint by turning spindle.

Fitting upper ball joint

• ‒ → Apply special tools shown and fit ball joint -1- in centre position by turning spindle.

Installing

• ‒ Fit appropriate transverse link => Page 42-94.
• ‒ If applicable, fit brake disc and brake caliper.

=> Brake System; Repair Group 46

• ‒ Install spring => Page 42-62.