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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Audi S5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

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 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Audi S5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnosis Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnosis Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification

A system fault stored in TPMS control module memory is indicated by a constantly illuminated yellow TPMS indicator lamp on the instrument cluster. The TPMS indicator lamp cannot be...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Audi S5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

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 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi S5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Audi -> Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

The brake pad wear warning lamp will be illuminated when disc brake pads wear d...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Audi S5 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove front bumper cover and bumper.
  • Remove lower coolant hose.
  • Disconnect radiator fan electrical connectors, to do this, push clamp to rear and push release down.
  • Remove upper coolant hose.
  • Remove bolts and remove air filter housing air guide on intermediate flange.
  • Disconnect coolant line leading to coolant overflow reservoir from radiator by lifting retaining clamp.
  • Release retaining straps and remove left and right air guide.
  • Re...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Audi S5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 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 Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 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:
  • Interior Light
  • Alarm Horn
  • Front Reading Light
  • Comfort System Central Control Module
  • J393
  • Rear End Components Diagram for 2008 Audi S5  4.2 V8 GASRear End Components Diagram for 2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Lamp Socket
  • Fog Lamp Bulb
  • Inner Tail Lamp
  • Left Back-Up Lamp 2
  • Tail Lamp Bulb
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 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:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface
  • 2008 Audi S5  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • TV Tuner
  • Front Information Display Control Head Control Module
  • Rear View Camera System Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: NOISES FROM THE DOOR HANDLE ARMREST
    Vehicle: 2009 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: GENERATION III RADIO: LOOSE OR BROKEN CONTROL KNOBS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2009 Audi S5 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Audi S5 AUTOMOBILES

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