1996 AUDI A4 warning

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Suspension mounted ABS
components Front suspension ABS components,
removing and installing

WARNING!

Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or
deformed in normal use.
Some fasteners are designed to be used only
once, and are unreliable and may fail if used
a second time. This includes, but is not
limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and
cotter pins. Always follow the
recommendations in this manual-replace
these fasteners with new parts where
indicated, and any other time it is deemed
necessary by inspection.
1 -
ABS wheel speed sensor
Identical part on left and rightRemoving and installing page 45
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Harness connector for ABS wheel speed
sensor page 45
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WARNING!
Do not loosen and tighten hex bolt - 3 - unless
car is standing on its wheels-risk of accident. 2 -
Drive axle with ABS wheel speed sensor
rotor
Examine rotor for signs of dirt and damage
page 45
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If rotor is damaged, replace outer CV joint
together with rotor Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair Group 40

Outer CV joint is supplied as replacement
part with ABS wheel speed sensor rotor
3 -
Collar bolt Always replaceBe aware of different versionsM14 thread: tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft lb)
plus additional 1/2-turn (180 ) M16 thread: tighten to 190 Nm (140 ft lb)
plus additional 1/2-turn (180 )
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Rear suspension ABS components for
FWD models, removing and installing

WARNING!

Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or
deformed in normal use.
Some fasteners are designed to be used only
once, and are unreliable and may fail if used
a second time. This includes, but is not
limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and
cotter pins. Always follow the
recommendations in this manual-replace
these fasteners with new parts where
indicated, and any other time it is deemed
necessary by inspection.
1 -
ABS wheel speed sensor
Identical part on left and rightRemoving and installing page 45
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Release harness connector of ABS speed
sensor cable and separate. Unclip speed
sensor cable.
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Rear suspension ABS components for
AWD models, removing and installing

WARNING!

Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or
deformed in normal use.
Some fasteners are designed to be used only
once, and are unreliable and may fail if used
a second time. This includes, but is not
limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and
cotter pins. Always follow the
recommendations in this manual-replace
these fasteners with new parts where
indicated, and any other time it is deemed
necessary by inspection.
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pension mounted ABS com
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WARNING!
Do not loosen and tighten hex bolt - 6 - unless
car is standing on its wheels-risk of accident. 5 -
Wheel bearing housing
6 -
Hex bolt
M14 thread: tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft lb)
plus additional 1/2-turn (180 )
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