Overview - Suspension Strut And Upper Control Arm

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Fig 1: Suspension Strut & Upper Control Arm With Components

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Bolt
- Always replace after removing
Control Arm
Shock Absorber Fork
- Removing and installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER FORK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Nut
- 40 Nm
- Always replace after removing.
Bolt
- Always replace after removing.
Suspension Strut
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT COIL SPRING .
Suspension Strut Tower
Bolt
- 20 Nm + 90°
- Always replace after removing
Front Upper Control Arm
- Removing and installing. Refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolts
- 50 Nm + 90°
- Always replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Rear Upper Control Arm
- Removing and installing. Refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Always replace. Refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM BEARING, REPLACING .
Bolt
- Always replace after removing
Nut
- 40 Nm
- Always replace after removing
Wheel Bearing Housing
Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Always replace. Refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM BEARING, REPLACING .
Nut
- Tightening specification -Item ) Nut.