Q7 Quattro V6-3.6L (BHK) (2007)
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Now, using wood block, press wheel bearing housing down far enough to remove screw - Arrow -.
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Remove suspension strut.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:
‹› Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.
‹› Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight
Position ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Suspension/Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.
‹› For vehicles with air spring suspension, lift wheel suspension in control position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to
Curb Weight Position ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Suspension/Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight
Position.
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Install the suspension strut on the crossmember and tighten to 60 Nm.
Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Air Suspension Strut and Crossmember Assembly Overview ] See: Air Suspension Strut and
Crossmember Assembly Overview.
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On vehicles with air suspension, position vehicle on wheels. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.
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Tighten the wheels.
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On vehicles with automatic headlamp range control system, perform a basic setting on the headlamps.