1996 AUDI A4 wheel alignment

42-2


Notes: 1 -
Bolts
25 Nm (18 ft lb)
2 -
Gasket Always replace
3 -
Bolt Always replace
4 -
Mounting bracket Do not remove in order to remove rear axleBe careful when installing boltsIf mounting bracket - 4 - is removed, carry
out a rough alignment of the rear axle after
installation Fig. 1
.
After all installation work is completed,
check and if necessary adjust the wheel
alignment page 44
-13
.
5 -
Nut
Always replace80 Nm (59 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 )
6 -
Bolt
Always replace
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42-4


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
-8
Through m.y. 1998 on vehicles with xenon
headlights a headlight range adjuster is
installed
If equipped with headlight range control
page 42
-8
Refer to Note page 42
-49
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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42-6

1BT: Heavy duty suspension (approx. 7 mm or
1/4 in. higher)
1BP: Heavy duty suspension (same ride height
as 1BA but with limited bump)

Checking wheel alignment page 44
-6 . Fig. 1 Rough alignment of rear axle
- With mounting bolts loosened, push rear axle fully forward (direction of
travel) and then center it from side-to-side using two rulers.
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control linkage to axle beam.

Tightening torque: 3 Nm +1/-0 Nm (27 in. lb +9/-
0 in. lb)

- Install cover below rear axle.

- Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary
page 44
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