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Suspension - Revisions

89audi08

Applies To: 80/90 ALL 1990 MY

Subject: Suspension revisions for 1990 MY
Number: Group:

89-01
40
November 15, 1989


Suspension-Wheels



CAUTION

The revised suspension parts must not be installed in earlier vehicles.

1 - Wheel bearing/shock absorber housing with tab for mounting stabilizer link rod shock absorbers revised

2 - 45 N-m (33 ft.lb.) always replace

3 - Link rod

4 - 45 N-m (33 ft.lb.) always replace
5 - Control arm revised to eliminate link rod mounting

6 - Subframe

7 - Stabilizer bar revised version

8 - Rubber bushing different diameters depending on stabilizer diameter 9 - Clamp revised from previous version

10 - 35 N-m (26 ft.lb.) always replace tighten only with vehicle on ground



CAUTION

The revised suspension parts must not be installed in earlier vehicles.


1 - Bushing removing, Fig. 1 installing, Fig. 2

2 - Control arm left/right sides different

3 - Bolt install in control arm to stop
4 - Ball joint left/right sides different end diameter = 19.0 mm do not expand slot in wheel bearing housing when removing/installing adjust camber after installation

5 - Washer

6 - 65 N-m (48 ft.lb.)



Fig. 1 Control arm bushing, removing

^ mount control arm in vise (use jaw covers)
^ remove with 3206



Fig. 2 Control arm bushing, installing

^ press in to stop