Removing and installing front upper link: Audi A8 D3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

• Special tools named: puller
• Also covered elsewhere: Electronic parts catalogue"„ETKA“"

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• Initially only hand-tighten bolts/nuts for components with bonded rubber bush. Wheel bearing housing must first be raised (to reference position) before tightening bolts/nuts .

📋 Procedure

1. Position vehicle on lifting platform .
2. Remove wheel trim; on light-alloy wheels, pull off trim cap (use puller in vehicle tool kit).
3. Remove wheel.
4. Secure brake disc with one wheel bolt.
5. Remove front section (1) of front wheel housing liner 66.

6. Remove nut (4), take out bolt and pull out upper link (3) upwards.
7. Remove bolt (2).
8. Initially only hand-tighten bolts/nuts for components with bonded rubber bush. Wheel bearing housing must first be raised (to reference position) before tightening bolts/nuts .
9. Fit joint pin of front upper link (2) in wheel bearing housing (3) and clamp down as far as possible using pliers T40067.
10. Tighten bolt (1); tightening torque according to version or . For correct version refer to Electronic parts catalogue.
11. Tighten bolt at mounting bracket .
12. Fit and secure wheel Wheels and tyres44.
13. Set down vehicle on its wheels .

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