A8 Sedan V8-3.7L (AEW) (1997)
Installing
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Install wheel bearing housing.
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Slide drive axle outer joint pin into wheel hub and tighten new hex bolt hand tight.
Any residual adhesive on threads of joint bolt should be removed.
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Install joint pins for track control link and guide link into wheel bearing housing.
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Install new self-locking nut and tighten to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.).
Counter hold joint pin with 4 mm AF hex key if necessary.
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Install both upper link joint pins into wheel bearing housing.
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Install new self-locking nuts -1- and tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
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When tightening, press upper link as far downward as possible.
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Install tie rod.
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Install new self-locking nut -4- and tighten to 4 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten hex bolt -3- to a maximum of 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
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Install ABS speed sensor.
Note: For vehicles with headlight vertical aim control, Refer to Lighting and Horns.
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Install cover plate and tighten to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
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Install brake disc, bolt on brake caliper and tighten to 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.).
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Install wheel and tighten to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten drive axle hex bolt. To reduce the risk of accident, only tighten with vehicle standing on its wheels.
M16 hex bolt tightening torque: 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.) plus additional 180° turn.
The alignment of the front suspension must be checked and if necessary adjusted using VW/Audi-approved wheel alignment equipment.