1998 Audi A8 REPAIR MANUAL -- HOW TO FIX YOUR CAR OR TRUCK

Auto Parts Search


1998 Audi A8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Audi REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

Learn how to repair a car or truck, install or remove parts, wire an engine, reset warning lights, replace fuel filter, fix auto body and more. Get Automotix DIY!

Help me findSearch

Select Section

Get Full Access Automotix DIY provides automotive consumers and do it yourselfers; the most comprehensive repair information about 1998 Audi A8 car and truck repair procedures including Audi engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up & drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix your Audi A8 automobile. Try the Automotix DIY solution today!
DIY REPAIR SAMPLES > CONTINUE EXPLORING >
Using the Automotix DIY repair procedures will save you hundreds and even thousands of dollars! In addition, it will save you hours of touring the city searching for Audi mechanics you can trust. The Automotix DIY solution is particularly affordable. A full access to the entire DIY repair procedures and diagrams for your 1998 Audi A8 vehicle will cost less than a single gallon of gas. Here are some of the DIY repair tips and procedures you will find here:

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Audi -> Disarming -> Air Bag II & III System -> Air Bag V System
Vehicle: 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

Air Bag II & III System

The system must be disarmed prior to disconnecting any air bag system electrical connectors or servicing any system components or other components located near an air bag system electrical connector. Obtain the radio security code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable. Establishing the engine control module and automatic transmission control module settings may be required using scan tool No. VAG 1551, or equivalent.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable and cover negative terminal.
  • On 1990-92 Coupe, Quattro, 80/90 and 19...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Teves Single Piston Front Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

[[table data]]

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES

FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

Audi -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> All 1989-05 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

Normal Service

Service as re...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

  • Pull cap off disc wheel using suction cup.
  • Loosen flanged bolt, Fig. .
  • Remove wheel and pull out wheel speed sensor.
  • Fasten brake disc to wheel hub using wheel bolt.
  • Remove bolts for brake caliper and tie caliper up to body with wire.
  • Remove brake disc.
  • Remove cover plate for brake disc by removing bolts.
  • Install suitable spring tensioner and spring holder tools onto coil spring.
  • Remove pretensioned spring together with spring tensioner.
  • Disconnect drive axle from drive flange.
  • Remove knuckle mounting nut and bolt.
  • Remove lower control arm to link bolt.
  • Disconnect tie ...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

  • Remove serpentine drive belt, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove sound insulation panel from under engine.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect cooling duct from rear of alterna...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Audi -> 1997-2003 A8 & S8
Vehicle: 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

On 1997-2000 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. On 2001-03 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every ...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

Audi -> Service Indicator Lamp -> 1998-2004 -> Less Scan Tool -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

With Scan Tool

  • Connect VAG 1551 scan tool and VAG 1551/3 adapter cable, or equivalents, to diagnostic connector.
  • "Rapid Data Transfer" will be displayed.
  • Initiate adaptation function 10 as follows:
    • Press buttons 1 and 0 to select adaptation function 10.
    • Press Q button to confirm input.
  • Press buttons 0 and 2 to insert channel number 02.
  • Press Q button to confirm input.

Less Scan Tool

  • Place ignition to Off position.
  • Press reset button for trip recorder in instrument cluster and place ignition switch in On pos...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES

RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at connection for thermostat and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse proce...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable box end wrench to relieve tension fr...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES

COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 Audi A8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Control Module Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Audi A8  3.7 V8 GASControl Module Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cruise Control Module
  • ABS Control Module
  • Engine Control Module
  • Automatic Transmission Control Module
  • Servotronic Control Module
  • Fuel & Emissions Systems Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Audi A8  3.7 V8 GASFuel & Emissions Systems Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Knock Sensor
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Idle Air Control Valve
  • CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 PARTS/COMPONENTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS!

    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Audi A8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Audi A8  3.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Electrical Symbol ID
  • 1998 Audi A8  3.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Light Switch
  • Left Front Antilock Brake System Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Antilock Brake System Control Module
  • Right Front Antilock Brake System Wheel Speed Sensor
  • CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 WIRING DIAGRAMS!

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Audi A8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AIRBAG / PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT DEPLOYMENT INQUIRIES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: AIRBAG, REPLACEMENT INTERVAL CHANGE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1998 Audi A8 3.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS!

    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Audi A8 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Audi A8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Audi A8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Audi A8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Audi A8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

    CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 Audi A8 SPECIFICATIONS DATA!

    Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...

    More parts
    Help me findSearch
    Auto Repair Quick Search
    Help me find
    Search DIY repair manuals by VIN...
    Vehicle Identification Number is a unique serial number used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles

    Find out what info we have for your vehicle

    Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins!
    Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins!Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams, diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer service bulletins, and OEM Part numbers of your 1998 Audi A8 vehicle.
    Access the Complete guide!
    Need To Fix Your Car or Truck?
    Save Money With Free Car Insurance Quote
    FREE car insurance quote
    Enter Zip Code:
    Auto Repair Quick Search
    Help me find