1998 AUDI A4 torque

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When removing the rear axle or lower control
arm It is essential to loosen the linkage for the
headlight range control at lower control arm.

Note:
For mounting linkage to sensor for headlight
range control use a 10 mm open end wrench
with a thickness of distance -A-) to avoid damage
to the seal

Notes:
Distance -A-: 4 mm (0.157 in.)Position -1- tightening torque: 3 Nm +1/-0 Nm (27 in. lb +9/-0 in. lb)Make sure sensor arm is properly aligned to linkage when installing
headlight range control The linkage must be aligned vertically.The sensor arm must point outward and downward.
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Subframe, servicing

WARNING!
Do not attempt to weld and/or straighten the
axle beam.
CAUTION!
If using power tools (pneumatic or electric), do
not tighten the bolted connections more than
hand-tight. Otherwise, the specified tightening
torques could be exceeded.
1 -
Subframe
Tightening sequence (item - 4 -):
- 1. Right-rear
- 2. Left-rear
- 3. Right-front
- 4. Left-front
Align rear axle after removal and
installation page 44
-13

Check and if necessary adjust wheel
alignment after installing page 44
-13

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- Align exhaust system free of stress:
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair
Group 26

- Replace four subframe bolts and washers.

Installation position of washers: ribbed side
facing upward

Tightening torques

Component/location
Tightening
torque
Subframe to body 110 Nm (81 ft
lb) + 1/4-turn
(90 )1) Suspension strut mounting
bracket to body 55 Nm (41 ft
lb)
Drive shaft to rear final
drive M8 55 Nm (41 ft
lb)
Rear final drive front
crossmember to body M10 40 Nm (30 ft
lb)
Rear final drive front
crossmember (with
exhaust system bracket)
to body M8 20 Nm (15 ft
lb)
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