A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
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Gradually loosen off the wheel bearing housing. Do not place the air spring damper -1- on the parking brake housing -3- or the stabilizer bar -2-.
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Attach mounting T10149 with a wheel bolt.
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Place mounting T10149 in engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A and press wheel bearing housing up until the control position, dimension -a-, is
reached.
Control position
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Dimension -a- for vehicles with standard suspension: 398 mm
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Dimension -a- for vehicles with sports suspension: 378 mm
CAUTION:
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Do not raise or lower the vehicle, while the engine/transmission jack is under the vehicle.
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Do not leave the engine/transmission jack standing under the vehicle any longer than necessary.
Operations to be performed after setting the control position
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The tightening torques of nuts/bolts and information on whether the nuts/bolts must be replaced => (layout of rear axle components).
See: Specifications/Layout of Rear Axle Components
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Install air spring damper on transverse link.
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Screw the connection piece -1- to the residual pressure retention valve -2-.
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Install the wheel housing liner.
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Install self-leveling sensor. The sensor lever must face inward.