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4.9 Upper Control Arm, Removing and In‐
stalling
Removing
– Suspension strut (air suspension), removing, refer to
⇒ “4.2 Air Suspension Strut, Removing and Installing”,
page 60 .
– Disconnect connections -1- and -2-, remove upper control
arm.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the
following:
– Tighten the connections -1- and -2- by hand.
– Set dimension -A-.
A = 155 mm
– Tighten connections -1- and -2-.
Tightening specifications, refer to
⇒ “4.1 Air Suspension Strut, Upper Control Arm and Level Control
System Sensor Overview”, page 57 .
– Suspension strut (air suspension), installing, refer to
⇒ “4.2 Air Suspension Strut, Removing and Installing”,
page 60 .
4.10 Upper Control Arm, Repairing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - 3301-
♦ Press Plate - VW401-
♦ Press Piece - Multiple Use - VW412-
♦ Press Piece - Multiple Use - VW426-
♦ Wishbone Rubber Mount Assembly Tool - T10219-
• The upper control arm us removed, refer to
⇒ “4.9 Upper Control Arm, Removing and Installing”,
page 78 .
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
78 Rep. Gr.40 - Front Suspension