Rear Suspension - Audi A4 2005 Service Training

Rear suspension

The rear suspension is an advancement on the trapezoidal-link suspension familiar from the Audi A4 `04.
In particular the bearing set-ups have been modified. Several bearing elements from the Audi A6 `04 are used.
Wheel carrier
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Spring
Common part from previous model
Common part from A6 model year 2004/2005
New part
Suspension alignment/setting
The alignment and setting procedures, as well as the setting positions on the vehicle, are unchanged from the
previous model.
Subframe
Anti-roll bar
Inner front trapezoidal
link bearing
Upper track control
arm
Trapezoidal link
Reference
For information on design and function,
refer to Self-Study Programme 161.
Damper bearing
Shock absorber
Outer rear
trapezoidal link
bearing
Wheel bearing /
wheel hub
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