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.
  1. Electronic stabilzation program (ESP), hydraulic unit 
  2. Hex nut, 12 Nm 
  3. Bolt and washer assembly, 9 Nm (3x) 
  4. Spacer (2x) 
  5. Hydraulic pump for traction control -V156- 
    • With brake pressure switch
  6. Buffer 
    • Space at hydraulic pump, 2 Nm
  7. Chassis 
  8. Hex nut, 9 Nm 
  9. Bracket 
  10. Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Unit Components - Bosch 5.3 with Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
    G02732811Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
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