Car suspension Audi 100 C3, diesel
Suspension specifications
Front suspension Type - Independent, with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, lower arm and anti-roll bar Rear suspension Type - Transverse torsion axle...
Front suspension Type - Independent, with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, lower arm and anti-roll bar Rear suspension Type - Transverse torsion axle...
General description
The front suspension is independent. It has a coil spring, a strut and a lower arm. The struts are connected to telescopic shock absorbers. Both front...
The front suspension is independent. It has a coil spring, a strut and a lower arm. The struts are connected to telescopic shock absorbers. Both front...
Maintenance and inspection
1. At intervals given in Section " Maintenance " at the beginning of this manual, perform a complete inspection of all suspension and steering components using...
1. At intervals given in Section " Maintenance " at the beginning of this manual, perform a complete inspection of all suspension and steering components using...
Front suspension strut — removal and installation
1. Remove the wheel cap, unscrew the drive shaft lock nut. 2. Loosen the four wheel mounting bolts. 3. Jack up the front of the car. Remove the wheel. 4....
1. Remove the wheel cap, unscrew the drive shaft lock nut. 2. Loosen the four wheel mounting bolts. 3. Jack up the front of the car. Remove the wheel. 4....
Front suspension strut — disassembly and assembly
1. Do not attempt to disassemble the suspension strut unless a spring puller is installed on the spring. 2. Install the puller on the spring, secure the strut...
1. Do not attempt to disassemble the suspension strut unless a spring puller is installed on the spring. 2. Install the puller on the spring, secure the strut...
Front hub bearings — removal and installation
1. Remove the suspension strut as described in Chapter 3 . 2. Remove the brake disc from the hub. 3. Unscrew the screws and remove the mudguard. 4. Support the...
1. Remove the suspension strut as described in Chapter 3 . 2. Remove the brake disc from the hub. 3. Unscrew the screws and remove the mudguard. 4. Support the...
Anti-roll bar — removal and installation
1. If the anti-roll bar is distorted or damaged, it must be replaced with a new one. 2. Remove the two bolts from each of the two hangers that secure the...
1. If the anti-roll bar is distorted or damaged, it must be replaced with a new one. 2. Remove the two bolts from each of the two hangers that secure the...
Front Control Arm — Removal and Installation
1. Remove the anti-roll bar as described in Chapter 6 . 2. Jack up the front of the car. Remove the corresponding front wheel. 3. Loosen and remove the...
1. Remove the anti-roll bar as described in Chapter 6 . 2. Jack up the front of the car. Remove the corresponding front wheel. 3. Loosen and remove the...
Rear axle — removal and installation
1. Jack up the rear of the car, secure it with axle supports placed under the bottom. Block the front wheels, remove the rear wheels. 2. Remove the filler cap...
1. Jack up the rear of the car, secure it with axle supports placed under the bottom. Block the front wheels, remove the rear wheels. 2. Remove the filler cap...
Rear suspension strut/shock absorber — removal and installation
1. Jack up the rear of the car. Block the front wheels, remove the corresponding rear wheel. 2. Place under the rear axle on the working side, lift the axles....
1. Jack up the rear of the car. Block the front wheels, remove the corresponding rear wheel. 2. Place under the rear axle on the working side, lift the axles....
Rear suspension strut/shock absorber — disassembly and assembly
1. Do not attempt to disassemble the suspension strut unless a spring puller is installed on the spring. 2. Install the puller on the spring and secure the...
1. Do not attempt to disassemble the suspension strut unless a spring puller is installed on the spring. 2. Install the puller on the spring and secure the...
Diagonal tie rod — removal, overhaul and installation
1. Jack up the rear of the car. Block the front wheels. 2. Unscrew and remove the bolts that hold the diagonal tie rod to the bottom and rear axle (photo)....
1. Jack up the rear of the car. Block the front wheels. 2. Unscrew and remove the bolts that hold the diagonal tie rod to the bottom and rear axle (photo)....
Rear hub bearings — removal, installation and adjustment
1. Block the front wheels, jack up the rear of the car. Remove the corresponding rear wheel, release the handbrake. Models with rear drum brakes 2. Remove the...
1. Block the front wheels, jack up the rear of the car. Remove the corresponding rear wheel, release the handbrake. Models with rear drum brakes 2. Remove the...
Self-leveling suspension — general description
The self-leveling system is hydraulically controlled and maintains the rear of the vehicle at a constant height regardless of the load. The power steering pump...
The self-leveling system is hydraulically controlled and maintains the rear of the vehicle at a constant height regardless of the load. The power steering pump...
Suspension Self-Leveling Regulator Valve — Testing
1. With the vehicle on its wheels and the engine idling, measure the height from the ground at the rear to the jacking point. 2. Place two people in the back...
1. With the vehicle on its wheels and the engine idling, measure the height from the ground at the rear to the jacking point. 2. Place two people in the back...
Suspension Self-Leveling Regulator Valve — Traction Adjustment
1. Take two beams 341 mm long and 50 x 50 mm in cross-section. 2. Place the vehicle on a pit or on an inclined plane to provide access to the regulator valve,...
1. Take two beams 341 mm long and 50 x 50 mm in cross-section. 2. Place the vehicle on a pit or on an inclined plane to provide access to the regulator valve,...
Self-leveling unit of suspension strut — removal and installation
Apart from the hydraulic connection, the procedure is the same as for the normal suspension described in Chapters 9 and 10 , but see Fig. 10.19.
Apart from the hydraulic connection, the procedure is the same as for the normal suspension described in Chapters 9 and 10 , but see Fig. 10.19.
Self-leveling suspension reservoirs — removal and installation
1. The suspension reservoirs are sealed and loss of gas pressure will result in severe shock to the rear axle when the vehicle is moving. 2. To check the...
1. The suspension reservoirs are sealed and loss of gas pressure will result in severe shock to the rear axle when the vehicle is moving. 2. To check the...
Front wheel alignment and steering angles
1. Accurate front wheel alignment ensures stable steering and prevents excessive tire wear. Before considering steering/suspension geometry, check that the...
1. Accurate front wheel alignment ensures stable steering and prevents excessive tire wear. Before considering steering/suspension geometry, check that the...
Wheels and Tires — General Precautions and Maintenance
Check and maintain correct tire pressure regularly. Check on cold tires after some time of vehicle operation. Low pressure will cause the tire to overheat due...
Check and maintain correct tire pressure regularly. Check on cold tires after some time of vehicle operation. Low pressure will cause the tire to overheat due...
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