2000 AUDI A4 Strut

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7 -
Suspension strut
Different versions vehicle data label, page 42
-5
Do not mix different versionsIdentical part for left and right-sidesRemoving and installing page 42
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Servicing page 42
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8 -
Nut
Always replace
9 -
Wheel bearing and wheel hub Servicing page 42
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10 -
Guide bushing
Removing and installing page 42
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11 -
Bolt
Always replace75 Nm (55 ft lb)
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- Pull ABS wheel speed sensors out of mounting
holes on both sides.

- Detach ABS wheel speed sensor wiring from
rear axle.

- On vehicles with headlight range control remove
linkage from axle beam.

Note:
Use VAG1383 gearbox lifter together with 1359/2
attachment for removing and installing the axle
beam.

- Unbolt and remove suspension strut from axle beam.
- Remove bolts from guide bushings ( page 42
-2 , items -3- and -5-)
and remove axle beam.
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Installing

- Install axle together with guide bushings into
mounting brackets and install bolts hand-tight.

- Install suspension struts and hand-tighten
suspension strut to axle beam bolts.

- Coat O-ring for ABS wheel speed sensor with
brake cylinder paste.

Repair Manual, Brake System, Repair Group 46

Repair Manual, Brake System, Repair Group 47 - Push ABS wheel speed sensors into wheel bearing housings up to
stop.
- Install locking plates for ABS wheel speed sensors.
- Route parking brake cables and attach to brake calipers.
- Connect brake lines.
- Adjust parking brake:
- Install heat shield.
- Bleed brakes:
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CAUTION!

Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when
tightening guide bushing to rear axle bolts.
Otherwise bonded rubber bushings will be
subjected to torsion resulting in shortened
service life

- Tighten guide bushing bolts ( page 42
-2 ,
items -3- and -5-).

Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 ft lb) + 1/4-turn
(90 )
CAUTION!

Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when
tightening suspension strut to rear axle bolts.
Otherwise bonded rubber bushings will be
subjected to torsion resulting in shortened
service life

- Tighten suspension strut to axle beam bolts (
page 42
-2 , items -6- and -8-).

Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft lb) + 1/4-turn
(90 )
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On vehicles with headlight range control, tighten
bolted connection between headlight range
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