Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSWHEEL SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRABS/ESP SYSTEM COMPONENTSREAR
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Rear
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Rear
1. Stub axle with rotor (Front Wheel Drive)
^ Check rotor for dirt and damage.
^ Stab axle is supplied together with rotor as replacement part
2. Drive axle with ABS wheel speed sensor rotor (all-wheel drive)
^ Check rotor for dirt and damage.
^ If rotor is damaged, outer constant velocity joint must be replaced together with ABS wheel speed sensor rotor.
^ Outer constant velocity joint is supplied with ABS wheel speed sensor rotor as replacement part
3. ABS wheel speed sensor
^ Removing and installing; Refer to ABS wheel speed sensor.
4. Sealing cuff
5. Double clamp
^ always replace
^ Before installing, coat hole in wheel bearing housing with brake cylinder paste G 000 650
^ Push into wheel bearing housing up to stop
6. Collar screw
7. Clip
^ Disengage and disconnect harness connector for wheel speed sensor wire.
^ Unclip ABS wheel speed sensor wire
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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.