A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Radius Arm: Service and Repair
Guide Link
Guide Link
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Ring Spanner Insert VAG 1332/10 (V.A.G 1332/7)
‹› Ball joint puller (T40043)
Removing
Affects vehicles with air suspension
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Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on
Hoist and Wheels.
Affects all vehicles
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Remove wheel covers, remove cover cap on light-alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).
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Remove wheel.
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Remove noise insulation..
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Remove the nut from linkage stub of guide control arm far enough so that it is flush with thread of linkage stub. Use 6 mm socket wrench to
counterhold linkage stub, if necessary.
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Press linkage stub of guide control arm off conical seating using ball joint puller (T40043).
‹› Be careful not to damage CV boot in the process!
‹› Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force.
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Remove hex bolt - 1 -.
