Suspension - Revisions
89audi08Applies 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