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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2004A4 SEDAN (8E2) L4-1.8L TURBO (AMB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGTIE RODSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT
2004 Audi A4 Sedan (8E2) L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB)
Front
2004 Audi A4 Sedan (8E2) L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB)SECTION Front
Tie rods, removing and installing
Note: Check wheel alignment following repair work.
Removing
- Remove wheel.
- Removing coil spring.
- Unscrew bolts -1- and -2-.
Installing
Pay particular attention to the following on installation:
Note: Replacing bolts and self-locking nuts.
- Initially tighten bolts -1- and -2- to 20 Nm only.
- Installing coil spring.
- Proceed as follows to tighten bolted joints -1- and -2-:
- Lower vehicle onto wheels and loosen bolted joints.
- Bounce vehicle several times.
- Tighten bolts.
Tightening torques:
Items 1 and 2: 85 Nm plus additional 90° turn
- Check wheel alignment.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.