A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Air Spring: Removal and Replacement
Air Spring
Air Spring
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)
‹› Insert tool 10 (V.A.G 1783/1)
‹› Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 B) with corresponding diagnostic cable.
‹› Spring tensioning system (VAS 6274/8) from spreader device (VAS 6274)
Removing
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Place vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on
Hoist and Wheels.
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Perform system vent using (VAS 5051 A). Refer to => [ System, Venting or Filling ] See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/System, Venting or Filling.
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Remove wheel.
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Insert spreader device (VAS 6274/8) in correct position between body frame and upper control arm and pre-load lightly.
‹› The milled surface on the upper press piece must always point in the direction of travel. If not, the brake line will get damaged.
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Loosen bolt - 1 - and pull wheel house liner to the side.
