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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2018A5 QUATTRO PRESTIGE, 2D CONVERTIBLEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 169 (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)45 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMSENSORSOVERVIEW - FRONT AXLE SPEED SENSOR
2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D Convertible
Overview - Front Axle Speed Sensor
2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Overview - Front Axle Speed Sensor
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- Wheel Hub with Wheel Bearing
- The sensor ring for the ABS is located on the wheel bearing
- Refer to SENSOR RING FOR ABS SPEED SENSOR, CHECKINGΒ
- Wheel Bearing Housing
- Clean the inner surface of the hole before inserting the speed sensor.
- Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Front Speed Sensor
- Right Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G45- /Left Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G47-
- Coat the speed sensor all around with Grease: G 000 650Β before inserting.
- Removing and installing. Refer to RIGHT/LEFT FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -G45- / -G47-, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.