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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1996A4 BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 64 (BRAKE SYSTEM - ABS)ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BOSCH 5.3 WITH ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION PROGRAM (ESP)ELECTRONIC STABILZATION PROGRAM (ESP) HYDRAULIC UNIT, SERVICING
1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard
Electronic stabilzation program (ESP) hydraulic unit, servicing
1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Electronic stabilzation program (ESP) hydraulic unit, servicing
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Tightening torque for all brake lines on the Audi A6 is 15 Nm.
NOTE:
The following list refers to items in Fig 1.
- Electronic stabilzation program (ESP), hydraulic unit
- If necessary, replace hydraulic unit as a unit
- Brake line connections, see BRAKE LINE CONNECTIONS: HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT WITH ESP HYDRAULIC PUMP
- Hex nut, 12 Nm
- Bolt and washer assembly, 9 Nm (3x)
- Spacer (2x)
- Hydraulic pump for traction control -V156-
- With brake pressure switch
- Buffer
- Space at hydraulic pump, 2 Nm
- Chassis
- Hex nut, 9 Nm
- Bracket
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.