S4 V8-4.2L (BHF) (2004)
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Center subframe by aligning four holes inside bushings with tapped holes in body.
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Install and tighten new subframe combi bolts.
All wheel drive vehicles
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Install brake disc splash plate.
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Install brake disc and secure with a wheel bolt.
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Bolt drive shaft to rear final drive.
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Attach shock absorber to body
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Attach parking brake cables to fuel tank.
Continued for all vehicles
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Install and align exhaust system.
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Connect connector for headlight range control to vehicle level sensor.
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Install speed sensor and cable guide
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Bolt brake caliper onto hub carrier or wheel bearing housing.
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Install parking brake cable with bracket under trapezoidal link and tighten bolts.
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Tighten shock absorber nut - 1 - initially to 20 Nm.
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Install coil spring.
Only if collared bolt has been loosened:
Always install a new collared bolt.
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On vehicles with all wheel drive, install 5 wheel bolts and tighten finger-tight. Apply parking brake firmly.
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Tighten collared bolt initially to specified torque, without turning further (front wheel drive) or (all wheel drive).
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Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. The mountings of the suspension links must only be tightened when the suspension
is in the curb weight position.
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Tighten bolt connection - 1 - (front wheel drive) or (all wheel drive), respectively.
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Install wheel and fasten.
Only if collared bolt has been loosened:
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Tighten collared bolt by turning through specified angle (front wheel drive), or (all wheel drive).
CAUTION: The vehicle must be standing on its wheels when loosening and tightening the collared bolt. -Risk of accident-
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Install rear and side floor pan panels.
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Perform wheel alignment.
Wheel alignment must be performed on wheel alignment equipment recommended by Audi.
Vehicles with comfort/heavy-duty suspension
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Install stone shield and tighten bolts.