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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2001A6 AVANT QUATTROREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLBRAKE SYSTEM - ABSABS FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGNOTES
2001 Audi A6 Avant Quattro
ABS front axle components, removing and installing: Notes
2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroSECTION Notes
NOTE:
The following list refers to items in Fig 1.
- Hex bolt
- Always replace
- Different versions, see part catalog
Vehicle must not be raised when tightening this bolt.
Tightening torque:
- Clamping sleeve
- Always replace
- Left and right sides are identical
- Before installing, grease the hole in the wheel bearing housing with lubricating paste G 000 650
- Push into wheel bearing housing up to stop
- Sealing collar
- ABS wheel speed sensor
- Install drive axle before installing speed sensor.
- Push into clamping sleeve up to stop.
- Replacing, see ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Drive axle with rotor
- Inspect rotor for signs of dirt and damage. See ROTOR, CHECKING .
- Replace outer CV joint if the rotor is damaged.
- Outer CV joint is supplied as replacement part with rotor.
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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.