Exploded view of rear axle components — AUDI

Wheel bolt
Tightening method and torque
=> Page
44-10

Cross-head bolt
Tightening torque:

=> Brake System; Repair Group 46
Brake System

Brake disc
Grease cap
Pressing off => Page
42-39
Always replace after removing
Driving in => Page
42-42

Twelve-point nut - 70 Nm + further 45° (1/8) turn
Self-locking
Always replace after removing

Wheel hub with wheel bearing
Wheel bearing and wheel hub are fitted in a joint housing
Wheel bearing/wheel hub unit is maintenance-free and there is no play; neither adjustment nor servicing work can be performed
Pressing out and pressing in
=> Page
42-38

Bolt, 60 Nm
Always replace after removing

Splash plate
Holder for handbrake cable
Handbrake cable

Nut, 80 Nm
Self-locking
Always replace together with bolt
-Item
13
- after removing
Rear axle must be in centre position when tightening nut (one person in rear of vehicle)

Bolt - 30 Nm + further 90° (1/4) turn
Always replace after removing
Thread in body can be repaired using threaded wire insert as per DIN 8140 (Heli-Coil)
Threaded insert must be of same length as thread in body

Attention:
Repair work using Heli Coil may only be performed at two nuts per side.
Bolt
Always replace together with nut
-Item
11
- after removing

Mounting bracket for rear axle
After installation, check and if necessary adjust overall toe of rear axle
Try to avoid unfastening when removing rear axle

Holder for handbrake cable
Bonded rubber bush
Up to Model Year 2000
Replacing => Page
42-16
Lubricate bush in kidney-shaped area with lithium grease G 052 150 A2

Hydraulic bonded rubber bush
As of Model Year 2001
Splits and/or oil stains in rubber section indicate wear
Removing and installing
=> Page
42-20

Rear axle
Contact surface and tapped holes for stub axle free from paint and dirt
Removing and installing rear axle
=> Page
42-12

Speed sensor
Hexagon socket-head bolt
Tightening torque:

=> Brake System; Repair Group 45
Brake System

Bolt - 20 Nm + further 45° (1/8) turn
Always replace after removing

Vibration damper
Not always fitted
Always replace after removing

Zinc seat
Replace if damaged

Coil spring
Assignment to vehicle => Vehicle data sticker, Page
00-2
Observe colour coding
Check for paint damage and repair any damage
Removing and installing=>Page
42-30

Spring support
Installation position => Page
42-32

Bolt
Always replace together with nut
-Item
29
- after removing

Bolt - 30 Nm + further 90° (1/4) turn
Always replace after removing
Thread in body can be repaired using threaded wire insert as per DIN 8140 (Heli-Coil)
Threaded insert must be of same length as thread in body

Attention:
Repair work using Heli Coil may only be performed at one nut per side.
Shock absorber
Can be replaced separately
Assignment to vehicle => Vehicle data sticker, Page
00-2
Checking shock absorber for leaks => Page
00-10
Checking shock absorber following removal => Page
00-11
Removing and installing=>Page
42-30

Nut - 40 Nm + further 90° (1/4) turn
Self-locking
Always replace together with bolt
-Item
26
- after removing
Vehicle must be standing on ground when tightening nut

Stub axle
Straightening work is not permitted
Thread is not to be re-cut

Stone deflector
Hexagon socket-head bolt
Tightening torque:

=> Brake System; Repair Group 46
Brake System

Brake caliper