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Audi A6 Typ 4G: Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts

The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the vehicle.

Emergency assistance
Fig. 197 Changing a wheel: loosening the wheel bolts

Loosening

  • Slide the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.
  • Take tight hold of the end of the wrench handle and turn the wheel bolts counter-clockwise about one single turn in the direction of arrow fig. 197.

Tightening

  • Slide the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.
  • Take tight hold of the end of the wrench handle and turn each wheel bolt clockwise until it is seated.

WARNING

  • Do not use force or hurry when changing a wheel - you can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and cause serious personal injuries.
  • Do not loosen the wheel bolts more than one turn before you raise the vehicle with the jack. - You risk an injury.

Tips

  • Never use the hexagonal socket in the handle of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts.
  • If a wheel bolt is very tight, you may find it easier to loosen by carefully pushing down on the end of the wheel bolt wrench with one foot only. As you do so, hold on to the car to keep your balance and take care not to slip.

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