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Disassembling Suspension Strut - Tool Correction (GROUP 42, NO. 96-01)
1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Disassembling Suspension Strut - Tool Correction (GROUP 42, NO. 96-01)
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Publication date: 1996-09-30Reference number: GROUP 42, NO. 96-01
DISASSEMBLING SUSPENSION STRUT - TOOL CORRECTION
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): GROUP 42, NO. 96-01
DISASSEMBLING SUSPENSION STRUT, TOOL CORRECTION
Model(s): 1996-on Audi A4
Group: 42 - Rear Wheel Suspension - Shafts and Axle
Bulletin No.: 96-01
Date: September 30, 1996
SERVICE INFORMATION
This Bulletin contains corrected information which will be integrated into the Repair Manual at the next update.
SUSPENSION STRUT, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING
NOTE:
Correction to tool numbers on page 42-23 of Repair Manual No. W42 014 195 107. Illustration A42-0054 is replaced by illustration A42-0067. See Fig 1
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RENDER: 1.0x
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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