Exploded view of suspension strut and drive shaft — AUDI

Note:

Attachment of anti-roll bar to suspension strut dome => Fig.
40-9

Cap
Different versions; assignment

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Nut, 60 Nm
Self-locking
Replace
Tightening with torque wrench
=> Fig.
40-9

Stop plate

Suspension strut
When replacing shock absorber, do not unscrew coil spring and wheel bearing from wheel bearing housing; remove and install as complete assembly (camber setting)
Servicing => Page
40-10

Gasket
Replace
Pull off backing and bond self-adhesive side of gasket into joint

Drive shaft with constant velocity joint
For vehicles with 4 and 5-cyl. petrol engine and manual gearbox
Different versions; assignment

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Removing:

Unscrew coupling rods on either side of suspension strut
Press anti-roll bar upwards
Unscrew drive shaft from flange shaft and screw out hexagon combi bolt
Turn steering wheel to appropriate angle to remove

On vehicles fitted with ABS, pull back speed sensor slightly prior to removal and press home by hand on installation
Servicing => Page
40-16

Note:

If vehicle has to be moved with drive shaft removed, fit outer joint in place of drive shaft so as not to damage wheel bearing.

Packing plate
Cheese-head bolt
M8 = 45 Nm
M10 = 70 Nm

Nut - 110 Nm + further 1/4 turn (90°)
Self-locking
Replace

Packing plate
Track rod
Pressing off arm with two-arm puller => Page
48-70

Wheel bearing housing with wheel hub
Never widen slot in wheel bearing housing (joint pin seat) to press out joint pin
Perform front wheel alignment following installation
Different wheel bearing housing versions => Fig.
40-46

Hexagon bolt
Replace
Installation position: Bolt head points in direction of travel

Link with ball joint
Do not widen slot in wheel bearing housing on removal from wheel bearing housing
Sheet-steel or forged design

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Nut, 30 Nm
Self-locking
Replace

Hexagon collared bolt/hexagon bolt
Replace
Hexagon bolt is fitted in place of hexagon collared bolt shown
Fit hexagon bolt with washer between shock absorber housing and bolt head

Nut, 50 Nm
Self-locking
Replace

Hexagon collared bolt
Replace
M14: 115 Nm + further 1/2 turn (180°)
M16: 190 Nm + further 1/2 turn (180°)
Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when slackening off and tightening (danger of accident)

Drive shaft with triple roller joint
For vehicles with TDI and 6-cyl. engine as well as all models with automatic gearbox
Servicing => Page
40-25

Cheese-head bolt, 70 Nm

Nut, 40 Nm
Self-locking
Replace

Coupling rod
Different versions; assignment

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Unscrew at shock absorber housing to remove suspension strut

Fig.1
Attaching anti-roll bar to suspension strut dome

Removing

Screw out bolts -arrows-.

Installing

Screw anti-roll bar to suspension strut dome (20 Nm).

Fig.2
Tightening nut with torque wrench

Support piston rod with Allen key.