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Note
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Only loosen and tighten 12-point nut if vehicle stands on
wheels (risk of accident!).
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Do not move vehicle when 12-point nut is loosened. Other‐
wise, wheel bearing may be damaged.
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If the vehicle must be moved with the drive axle removed, in‐
stall the outer joint and tighten it to 150 Nm.
– Disconnect drive axle from rear final drive. Use Bits for Bits for
VAG1331/13 - 12mm - T10099- or Bits for Bits for
VAG1331/13 - 14mm - T10099/1- to loosen bolts -3-.
– Remove the bolt -2-.
– Remove both brackets with ABS speed sensor and brake wear
indicator electrical wiring at wheel bearing housing.
– Remove brake caliper and secure to body so that the weight
of the brake caliper does not stress or damage brake hose or
brake line ⇒ Rep. Gr. 46 .
– Remove nut from tie rod end and press tie rod end off of wheel
bearing housing.
– Remove nut from upper control arm and press arm off.
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
102 Rep. Gr.40 - Front Suspension