Rear Suspension - Repair Information
86audi2Applies To
5000CS TURBO QUATTRO
1986
Group
42
Subject
Rear Suspension
Part Identifier N/A
Key Points
Rear suspension repair information
A-224
Number
86-01
February 5, 1986
The 5000CS Turbo Quattro rear suspension uses several parts modified from the original design:
^ bonded rubber bushing for wheel bearing housing and pivot mount
^ ball joint for outer transverse link
^ washers for mountings of trapezoidal arm to wheel bearing housing and pivot mount to wheel bearing housing
The 5000 Repair Manual, 1984-1986, contains information pertaining to the original design components. All U.S. and Canadian vehicles have been produced with the modified parts and the following repair instructions will replace the equivalent operations now shown on the microfiche.
FIGURE 1 - BONDED RUBBER BUSHING IN PIVOT MOUNT, PRESSING OUT:
FIGURE 2 - BONDED RUBBER BUSHING IN PIVOT MOUNT, PRESSING IN PARTIALLY:
FIGURE 3 - BONDED RUBBER BUSHING IN PIVOT MOUNT, PRESSING IN COMPLETELY:
^ press in approx. 20 mm (13/16 in.)
Note
Collar on bushing must face forward on vehicle.
FIGURE 4 - BONDED RUBBER BUSHING IN WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, PRESSING OUT:
FIGURE 5 - BONDED RUBBER BUSHING IN WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, PRESSING IN:
^ press to stop