S4 Quattro Sedan V6-2.7L Turbo (APB) (2000)
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Press lower track control link ball joint from tapered seat.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, reinstall the flanged nut onto the lower track control link ball joint (approx. 4 turns).
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Remove nut -1- and bolt and remove both links -2- upward.
CAUTION: Do not use a chisel (or similar) to widen the slots in the wheel bearing housing
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Swing wheel bearing housing aside in direction of arrow and remove outer CV joint from wheel hub.
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Remove nut from lower track control link ball joint.
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Remove wheel bearing housing.
Installing
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Install wheel bearing housing.
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Slide drive axle outer CV joint into wheel hub and tighten new bolt hand tight.
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Install ball joints for lower track control link and guide link in wheel bearing housing.
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Install new self-locking nuts and tighten to: 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
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If necessary, counterhold ball joint using 4 mm hex wrench.
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Install both upper link ball joints into wheel bearing housing.