Audi A4

since 1994 release

Repair and operation of the car


A4 Audi
+ Running gear
+ Regular servicing
+ Engines
+ Turbo-supercharging
+ System of an exhaust
+ Cooling system
+ Fuel tank and fuel pump
+ Air filter and channels of absorption
+ System of injection
+ Coupling
+ Transmission and main transfer
- Suspension bracket of wheels and steering
   Running gear
   Check of cuffs of the steering mechanism
   Check of dustproof caps and gap in heads of cross steering draft
   Check of dustproof caps of hinges of an axis
   Check of a side play of a steering wheel
   Check of a maple belt
   Check of level of oil
   Check of a gap of the wheel bearing
   Shock-absorbers
   Check of shock-absorbers
   The help at malfunctions
   Adjustment of wheels
   Measurement of adjustment of wheels
   The help at malfunctions
   Independent works on a running gear and a steering
   Dismantling of a suspension bracket of forward wheels
   Works with the back bridge
   Replacement of the shock-absorber behind
   Steering
   Works on a steering
   Check of tightness of a servoupravleniye
   Poliklinova belt
   The help at malfunctions
   Adjustment of the steering mechanism
   Dismantle of the pump of a servoupravleniye
   Filling and pumping of system of a servoupravleniye
   Safety cushion
   Instructions of safety
+ Brakes
+ Wheels and tires
+ Electrotechnical equipment
+ System of ignition
+ Lighting
+ Alarm equipment
+ Tools and devices
+ Heating and ventilation
+ body Details
+ Salon
Search of malfunctions
Technical characteristics



Check of dustproof caps of hinges of an axis

Check of dustproof caps of hinges of an axis: when checking cuffs of hinges of an axis (an arrow on the right) it is also necessary to dart a glance at cuffs of connecting drafts of stabilizers (an arrow at the left).

At the left: check steering folds for existence of cracks: it is most convenient to reveal thinnesses by extension of folds (shooter).

On the right: it is necessary to check regularly a condition of dustproof cuffs (shooter) of heads of cross steering drafts. Heads of cross steering drafts with the torn cuffs have to be completely replaced, in warehouses of spare parts of a cuff are not on sale separately.

Hinges of a forward axis between four cross levers of an independent suspension bracket and the case of the wheel bearing (the widespread name "rotary fist") are not subject to maintenance. Steel spherical heads of hinges of an axis are placed in greasing of long action and in addition in synthetic covers. As protection against dampness and dirt dustproof caps from rubber serve. The getting dirt affects the hinge as an abrasive; dampness causes its rust over time.

 PERFORMANCE ORDER

  1. Completely turn a wheel in one party.
  2. Check covers of hinges of an axis on the right and at the left for existence of damages.
  3. The dustproof cap cannot be changed separately. It is necessary to change all hinge that makes sense as for certain through a crack dirt and water already got.
  4. Therefore the hinge is considered defective still before in it there were noticeable a gap or scratches.
  5. Replace the hinge.

 Council: When checking cuffs of hinges of an axis it is possible to dart at the same time a control glance at cuffs of hinges of connecting drafts of stabilizers on a lobby and a back axis (only in quattro). At the expense of their subordinate of function they are not the knots ensuring safety, but at the failed hinges the appearing knock at least is burdensome.