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Renewing bush for track control link > < Removing and installing track control link (all engine versions except 3.0 ltr. TDI and 3.2 ltr. FSI)

A4 Cabriolet Mk2

Removing and installing track control link (vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TDI and 3.2 ltr. FSI engines)
Removing and installing track control link (vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TDI and 3.2 ltr. FSI engines)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
  W00-0120
t  Ball joint puller -T40010-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
t  Support bracket -10 - 222 A-
Removing
The procedure for removing the right-side track control link on vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TDI engine is the same as described above for all engine versions → Chapter.
–  Take up weight of engine assembly with support bracket.
–  Remove wheel trim; on light-alloy wheels, pull off trim cap (use puller in vehicle tool kit).
–  Remove wheel.
–  Remove noise insulation → Rep. Gr.50..
–  On vehicles with headlight range control, detach coupling rod of vehicle level sender -G78- from track control link → Chapter.
–  Secure brake disc with one wheel bolt.
–  Unscrew nut on joint pin of track control link until it is flush with end of thread. Counterhold joint pin with 4 mm Allen key if necessary.
  W00-1088
–  Press joint pin of track control link out of tapered seat using ball joint puller -T40010-.
  Note
t  Make sure the two lever arms of the puller are parallel when maximum force is exerted; adjust as necessary.
t  To avoid damage to joints of upper links, support wheel bearing housing (e.g. using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-) to prevent the suspension from extending too far.
  A40-0275
–  Remove hexagon bolt -1-.
–  Unscrew bolts -2- and -4-, take out coupling rod.
–  Unscrew nut from bolt connection -3-.
  A40-0389
–  Remove nut -1-.
–  Unscrew bolts -2- and -3-.
  A40-0397
–  Pull console for engine mounting and anti-roll bar -3- downwards and remove bolt -2-.
–  Take out track control link -1-.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following:
  Note
t  Renew all bolts and nuts.
t  Bonded rubber bushes can only be turned to a limited extent. The mountings of the suspension links must therefore only be tightened when the suspension is in the unladen position → Chapter.
–  Remove remaining adhesive from joint pin on track control link.
–  On vehicles with headlight range control, fit coupling rod for vehicle level sender on track control link → Chapter.
Tightening torques → Chapter.
–  Install noise insulation → Rep. Gr.50..
–  Fit and secure wheel → Wheels and tyres; Rep. Gr.44.
  A40-10051

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