Renewing guide link bush: Audi A6 C6

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• Mark position (installation depth) of bush (1) on bush (arrow).
• Transfer marking for installation position from old bush to new bush (arrow).
• Make sure bush remains straight while pressing in.
• Refit to marking made before removal (arrow).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove guide link .
2. Mark position (installation depth) of bush (1) on bush (arrow).
3. Apply special tools as shown in illustration.
4. Press bush (1) out of track control link (2).
5. Transfer marking for installation position from old bush to new bush (arrow).

6. Lightly lubricate bush with assembly pasteG 052 109 A2.
7. Locate bush (1) in guide link (2), making sure bush is positioned correctly.
8. Apply special tools as shown in illustration. [Note: Make sure bush remains straight while pressing in.]
9. Press bush (1) into guide link (2).
10. Refit to marking made before removal (arrow).
11. Check that bush (1) is positioned correctly in guide link (2).
12. Check installation depth of bush (1) in guide link (2).
13. Press bush (1) in further if dimensions (a) and (b) are not equal.
14. Install guide link .

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