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Removing and installing guide link > < Renewing bush for track control link

A4 Mk3

Removing and installing swivel joint
Removing and installing swivel joint
   
Removing
–  Remove track control link → Chapter.
–  Remove bolt -1-.
  A40-10221
–  Insert washer -2- (or similar part) into slot on wheel bearing housing. Choose a washer (or similar part) with the same width as the slot.
–  Screw in bolt -1- from rear side until it makes contact with washer (or similar part).
–  Widen slot on wheel bearing housing by screwing bolt -1- further in (half a turn).
–  Take swivel joint out of wheel bearing housing.
  A40-10225
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence. Note the following points:
–  Insert swivel joint -1- all the way onto contact surface -arrows- on wheel bearing housing -2-.
  Note
If the swivel joint -1- does not make proper contact with the surface -arrows-, damage may occur in the area of the bolt connection on the wheel bearing housing -2-.
Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view of track control link, swivel joint, guide link, vehicle level sender“
–  Install track control link → Chapter.
–  Secure wheel → Wheels and tyres; Rep. gr.44.
–  Wheel alignment must be checked and adjusted, see chart → Chapter.
  A40-10346

Removing and installing guide link > < Renewing bush for track control link