Speed Sensor At Front Axle

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Speed Sensor At Front Axle

Removing 

-- Release connector -1- at speed sensor and disconnect.

Fig 1: Connector At Speed Sensor
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-- Remove bolt -1-.

Fig 2: Speed Sensor From Wheel Bearing Housing
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-- Pull speed sensor out from wheel bearing housing.

Installing 

Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

-- Before inserting speed sensor, clean hole inner surface and coat speed sensor all-round with Polycarbamide grease G 000 650.

-- Turn the steering completely left and right, making sure that the speed sensor wiring has sufficient clearance.

Tightening Specifications 

Component   Nm
Speed sensor to wheel bearing housing 8
RENDER: 1.0x

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