S4 V8-4.2L (BHF) (2004)
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Before commencing work, use tape measure or similar to measure dimension - a - from wheel center to lower edge of wheel housing.
This measurement must be taken with suspension in curb weight position (vehicle unladen).
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Make a note of measured value. This will be needed when tightening bolts and/or nuts on suspension.
Before raising wheel unit, secure vehicle to arms of lifting platform using tensioning straps T10038.
If vehicle is not secured, there is a risk of it slipping off lifting platform.
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Turn wheel hub until one of the holes for the wheel bolts is at the top.
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Attach wheel hub support T10149 to wheel hub using wheel bolt.
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Raise wheel bearing housing using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A until distance - a - is obtained.
The nuts/bolts on the relevant suspension mountings must not be tightened until the distance - a - between the wheel center and the lower edge of
the wheel housing is the same as the distance measured before commencing work.
CAUTION:
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Do not lift or lower the vehicle while the engine/transmission jack is under the vehicle.
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Do not leave engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A under the vehicle for longer than necessary.
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Tighten relevant nuts/bolts.
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Lower wheel bearing housing.
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Pull out engine/transmission jack from under vehicle.
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Remove wheel hub support T10149.