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1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)

Rear

1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Rear






Legend

NOTE: All Wheel Drive (Quattro) shown, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models similar.

1 Spring Retainer, Lower
2 Rear Coil Spring
3 Spring Retainer, Upper
4 Spring Bracket, In Body
5 Control Arm (Lower)
6 Bolt
7 Washer
8 Plate
9 Self-Locking Nut
10 Rear Subframe (Crossmember)
11 Flanged Bolt
12 Eccentric bolt
13 Eccentric Washer
14 Bolt With Washer
15 Self-Locking Nut
16 Shock absorber mount, in body
17 Self-Locking Nut
18 Shock Absorber
19 Self-Locking Nut
20 Track (Upper) Control Arm
21 Tie rod
22 Link
23 Washer
24 Eccentric washer
25 Wheel Bearing Housing (Knuckle)
26 Flanged bolt

WARNING: The flanged bolt must be loosened or tightened only with the vehicle standing on its wheels. Otherwise, there is risk of accident.

27 Drive axle
28 Self-locking nut
29 Clamping sleeve
30 Wheel speed sensor
31 Eccentric bolt
32 Bolt
33 Link rod
34 Stabilizer bar
35 Backing plate
36 Flanged bolt
37 Washer
38 Washer


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