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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

Front

  • Remove wheel trim. Pull trim cap off light-alloy wheels, using puller in vehicle tool kit.
  • Loosen bolt for drive axle outer joint by a maximum of 90°. Vehicle must be standing on its wheels to avoid risk of accident.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Screw all 5 wheel bolts hand-tight.
  • Remove hex bolt for drive axle outer joint.
  • Unbolt drive axle from flange shaft on transmission. If not enough space is available for removing drive axle, proceed as follows:
    • Remove nut and hex bolt and pull out both upper links upward.
    • Swing wheel bearing housing out ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

The tire pressure are rese...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove rear noise insulation.
  • Remove electrical connector from solenoid.
  • Remove terminal B+ protective cap.
  • Remove nut and terminal B+ from solenoi...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Audi -> Service Reset Message -> 2008-09 A5 & S5
Vehicle: 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • A wrench symbol should appear speedometer odometer display.
  • Pull the reset knob located to the lower left of the speedometer to activate t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at rear coolant pipe and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Remove fan shroud.
  • Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen, if belt is to be reused.
  • Rotate drive be...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Audi S5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Components Diagram for 2008 Audi S5  4.2 V8 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Right Rear Level Control System Sensor
  • Left Rear Level Control System Sensor
  • Left Front Level Control System Sensor
  • Left Front Body Acceleration Sensor
  • Left Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve
  • Body Components Diagram for 2008 Audi S5  4.2 V8 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • J519
  • Terminal 30 Wire Junction 2
  • Fuse Carrier E-Box
  • Battery Jump Start Terminal
  • Driver Side 6-Panel Connector Station A-Pillar
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Audi S5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Audi S5  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Light Switch
  • Fresh Air Blower
  • Climatronic Control Module
  • Fresh Air Blower Control Module
  • 2008 Audi S5  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Digital Sound System Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Audi S5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS ON AND AROUND AIRBAG UNITS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: AUDI TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Audi S5 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 2008 Audi S5 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 2008 Audi S5 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 2008 Audi S5 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

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