Shock Absorber Fork, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts And Cover

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-- Remove the wheel.

-- Remove the nuts -1- and the cover -2-.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- In vehicles with level control system sensor, remove the nut -2- and free up the linkage.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Arm And Fasteners

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A5 through August 2007 

Fig 3: Identifying Connections -1- And -2- & Coupling Rod -3-

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-- Disconnect connections -1- and -2-.

-- Remove the coupling rod -3-.

A4/A5 from September 2007 

Fig 4: Identifying Coupling Rod And Fasteners

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-- Disconnect the bolts -1- and -3-.

-- Remove the coupling rod -2-.

Continuation for all Vehicles 

Fig 5: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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-- Remove the nut -1- from the tie rod end joint pin -2- until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold if necessary when loosening.

To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

Fig 6: Removing Tie Rod Ball Joint

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-- Press off the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing using the Puller - Ball Joint T40010A and then remove the nut.

-- Disconnect the bolting -3-.

Fig 7: Identifying Control Arm And Fasteners

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-- Disconnect the bolting -1- and guide the control arm out and tilt it forward.

-- Disconnect the threaded connection -1-.

Fig 8: Identifying Bolt

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-- Insert the Spreader Tool 3424 into the slot in the shock absorber fork.

Fig 9: Identifying Spreader Tool 3424, Pin And Groove

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-- Turn the ratchet 90° and remove it from the Spreader Tool 3424.

-- Pull the shock absorber fork -1- downward from the shock absorber tube and remove it.