Components Of Front And Rear Axles: Checking Play, Secure Attachment And Protective Boots - Audi R8 2015 Maintenance Manual

– Turn each locking element by hand to correct position so that
groove on locking element is visible.
– Engage hook - T40207- in hole on locking element from below
and pull it off piston rod in direction of -arrow-. Repeat proce‐
dure with remaining locking elements.
– Turn locking element by hand to correct position so that groove
on locking element is visible.
– Engage hook - T40207- in hole on locking element from below
and pull it off piston rod in direction of -arrow-.
– When all locking elements have been removed from vehicle:
Remove tag on interior mirror.
Note
Take care not to damage the boot or the surface coating on
♦
the spring.
There are several versions of the locking elements for the rear
♦
axle ⇒ page 35 .
3.25 Components of front and rear axles:
checking play, secure attachment and
protective boots
The following applies to all components shown below:
• There must be no noticeable or visual play.
• As a rule you can identify damage to the boots/drive shaft
boots by emerging grease.
• Check that retaining rings and spring-type clips are seated
correctly.
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