General description The creation of the AUDI 80 body with a through trunk required the development of new suspensions for cars with front-wheel drive, as well as for quattro...
Quattro all-wheel drive models All-wheel drive vehicles usually include SUVs. But AUDI quattro cars, having a drive on all four wheels, remain at the same time representatives of their class...
Front suspension shock absorber — replacement To perform a shock absorber replacement, which is only possible with the suspension strut removed, at least two coil spring clamps are required. Attention! Do...
Ball joint — replacement 1. Purchase new self-locking nuts and a new ball joint clamp bolt. 2. Place the front of the car on the jacks, ensuring its even position. Otherwise, the...
Cross arm — removal and installation Withdrawal All self-locking nuts, as well as bolts securing the transverse arm to the ball joint, must be replaced with new ones. 1. Purchase new self-locking...
Rear suspension strut: front wheel drive vehicles Withdrawal 1. Put the vehicle on jack stands and secure it in a stable position. 2. Turn away bolts of fastening of a wheel and remove a wheel. 3. Place a...
Rear suspension strut: quattro vehicles Withdrawal 1. Put the vehicle on jack stands and secure it in a stable position. 2. Turn away bolts of fastening of a wheel and remove a wheel. 3. Substitute a...
Rear wheel bearing — backlash adjustment Front wheel drive vehicles 1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle. 2. Remove the hub nut cap with a chisel. In this case, move the chisel several times around the...
Drive axles General information For turning wheels on drive shafts (axle shafts) ball joints are located. Thus, the drive of each wheel consists of two joints of equal...
Drive axles — disassembly External constant velocity joint - removal and installation 1. Remove the axle shaft. 2. Unclench the cuff fastening collar on the faulty CV joint and move the...
Steering AUDI 80 vehicles are equipped with hydraulic power steering (servo control). The driver's efforts to drive the car are supported by hydraulic fluid injected...
Steering wheel — removal and installation An airbag unit can be installed on the steering wheel of AUDI 80 vehicles. This steering wheel has an enlarged cover. Under which is a folded airbag. It is a...
Wheel installation To ensure traffic safety and reliable operation of the vehicle chassis, the front wheels must be installed at a certain angle. Wheel alignment On AUDI 80 cars,...