Shock Absorber Fork, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove The Wheel.

-- Remove The Nuts -1- And The Cover -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts And Cover

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer To NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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 08/2007

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

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-- Disconnect the threaded connection -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the coupling rod -3-.

A4/A5 FROM 09/2007

Fig 4: Disconnect Connections

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-- Disconnect the threaded connections -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. When tightening, counterhold on the joint pin inner hex socket.

To Protect The Thread, Screw The Nut On The Pin Several Turns.

Fig 6: Removing Tie Rod Ball Joint

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-- Remove the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing using the :T40010A . 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 pivot it forward.

NOTE:

To Remove The Bolt -1-, Turn The Steering Gear All The Way To The Left Or Right Depending On The Side Of The Vehicle.

-- Disconnect the threaded connection -1-.

Fig 8: Identifying Bolt

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-- Insert the :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 :3424 .

-- Pull The Shock Absorber Fork -1- Downward From The Shock Absorber Tube And Remove It.

NOTE:

Ignore -Item 2-.