Running Gear; Axles - Audi A4 2001 Owner's Manual

Running gear

Axles

Four-link front axle
The thorough further development of the
light-weight construction resulted in a weight
reduction of approx. 8.5 kg at the front axle.
In addition to all transverse links, the pivot
bearing is now also made of aluminium.
The wheel bearing is attached to the pivot
bearing via four bolts. The wheel hub can be
pressed in and out.
Aluminium
spring plate
SSP254_086
The suspension strut mounting is of the bulky
rubber bearing construction.
It consists of two functional components:
– The inner part forms the connection to the
piston rod.
– The larger outer part provides for acoustic
insulation of the shock absorber.
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Aluminium mounting bracket
Shock absorber valves
SSP254_087
Aluminium pivot bearing
SSP254_085