1996 AUDI A4 weight

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Note:
A new guide bushing has been introduced for the
A4 Avant and sedan which replaces the old guide
bushing and balance weights. 12 -
Axle beam
Removing and installing page 42
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Through m.y. 1998 on vehicles with xenon
headlights a headlight range adjuster is
installed
If equipped with headlight range control
page 42
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Refer to Note page 42
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Contact surfaces for wheel bearing/wheel
hub and threaded holes must be free of
paint or dirt After installing, check and if necessary
adjust wheel alignment
13 -
Balance weights
14 -
Retaining strap Installing Figs. 2
and 3
15 -
Bolt
20 Nm (15 ft lb)
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Information on weight codes (code number)

From m.y. 1998 , spring/shock assemblies will
be classified according to weight codes (code
number) so that suspension components can be
matched easily. The spring/shock assembly installed in the
vehicle is indicated by the weight code on the
vehicle data label.

Example of vehicle data label
The vehicle data label is located in the spare wheel well and in the vehicle
Maintenance booklet.
The weight codes can be used to identify the correct spring/shock
assemblies on the parts catalog microfiche.
The weight code for the different suspension versions is indicated by the
arrow in the illustration. A - Weight code for front suspension
B - Weight code for rear suspension
1BA: Standard suspension1BE: Sport suspension 1BB: Heavy duty suspension (approx. 20 mm (3/4 in.) higher)1BC: Special purpose suspension
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Rear wheel bearing and wheel hub,
servicing

Before carrying out work on the wheel bearings or
wheel hub the wheel and brake caliper must be
removed:
Repair Manual, Brake System, Repair Group 46


CAUTION!
Notes:
Suspend the brake caliper using a piece of
wire.
Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake
hose. The unsupported weight can stretch
and damage the brake hose.
Do not attempt to weld or straighten the load
bearing components or parts of the
suspension
Only re-install clean bearings; do not wash out
bearings.
Make sure wheel bearing clearance is set
carefully.
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