1997 AUDI A4 Engine Oil Level Checking Workshop Manual

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Final drive oil level, checking


Automatic transmission 01V all wheel drive

CAUTION!
If the oil level is too low, the transmission must be checked for leaks
and be repaired. It is not sufficient to just top off oil. - Remove oil filler plug -arrow- and check level.
Specification: oil level must be at bottom of filler hole.
- If there are no leaks, fill to correct level using gear oil: SAE 75 W 90
(synthetic oil), part number G 052 145 S2 (1 liter)
- Replace sealing ring on plug.
- Install plug and tighten to 30 Nm.
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Power steering fluid level, checking


Requirements:

Engine at normal operating temperature.
Vehicle stationary.
Front wheels in straight ahead position.

- Remove cap with dipstick from expansion tank
and wipe off dipstick with a lint-free cloth.

Delivery inspection:
Fluid level must be at max. marking when inspection is performed.
Inspection service:
Fluid level between min. and max. markings.
Note:
If oil level has dropped to the min. marking, check power steering system, - Reinstall cap with dipstick and remove again.
- Read max. and min. markings on dipstick. top off with G 002 000
hydraulic oil, if necessary, as follows:
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including hoses, and lines. It is not enough simply to top off the hydraulic
oil.
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Tie rod ends, checking


Requirements:

Vehicle raised, wheels off the ground.

- Check play by moving tie rods and wheels.


Specification: no play.

- Check attachment.

- Check dust boots for damage and correct
installation.
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Tires, checking


Delivery inspection:

- Check treads and side walls for signs of
damage, if necessary, remove any foreign
bodies, such as nails and glass splinters.

- Check that tires are the same type and tread
pattern.

Inspection service:

- Measure tread depth.


Minimum tread depth: 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.)
If tread depth is close to legal permissible
minimum, i.e. if the 1.6 mm high wear indicator
spaced around tire circumference no longer has
any tread pattern, the customer must be in
formed.
Tires should also be checked for scuffing, wear
on one side, porous side walls, cuts, and
fractures.
Any defects found must be reported to the
customer.

WARNING!
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For safety reasons, only tires of same type
and tread pattern should be installed on all
four wheels.
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CAUTION!

Tires of same type and tread pattern must be
used on cars with All Wheel Drive (otherwise
risk of damage to central differential).

- Check tread wear pattern:
Tread wear pattern on front tires is an indication
of whether toe and camber settings need to be
checked:
"Feathering" on tread indicates incorrect toe.
If tread is worn on one side, this is usually
caused by incorrect camber.
If wear of this nature is noticed, check wheel
alignment.
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Tire inflation pressure, checking, and
correcting (including spare wheel)


The correct inflation pressures for summer tires are listed on the sticker
on the inside of the fuel tank filler flap.
Note:
Spare wheel
Note:
The pressures listed on the sticker apply to cold tires. When the tires
are warm the actual pressures will be higher but must not be reduced. When using winter tires, pressures should be increased by 3 psi.Spare wheel with standard-size tire.
Inflate to the maximum pressure specified for the vehicle.Temporary (compact) spare wheel
The correct inflation pressure is indicated on the tire side wall.It is important to install dust caps on the tire valves. Otherwise, dirt
can obstruct the valve pin and cause loss of air. On vehicles with steel rims and full-diameter wheel covers, check the
valve extensions for dirt and damage which could cause leaks.
Replace if necessary.
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