A really, really newb question (jack stands)
11-16-2009, 08:19 AM
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A really, really newb question (jack stands)
So... the A6 has this complicated multi-knuckle suspension up front. Is it realistic that you can put one up on jack stands? Is there any place for a jack stand to attach?
(Want to R&R my washer fluid tank -- I got the usual leak)
TIA!
(Want to R&R my washer fluid tank -- I got the usual leak)
TIA!
11-16-2009, 09:48 AM
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Actually, a very wise question. sure - find a point where one fo the control arms attaches to the subframe. That point - by definition - carries the full load of the car, as it bounces along potholes. Or finda reinforced part fo the box-frame and use a hockey puck to protect it.
Generally, the joints where large bolts hold important thinsg together are very strong.
Go s;low.
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Generally, the joints where large bolts hold important thinsg together are very strong.
Go s;low.
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11-16-2009, 01:06 PM
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Your owner's manual may even show the jack points, as does the Bentley.
11-17-2009, 08:56 AM
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i presume, like most of us, he wants both a place to lift with the jack and a place to set it on stands.
The owner's manual does not contemplate that we would ever do anything but bring it to hans and franz for actual work.
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The owner's manual does not contemplate that we would ever do anything but bring it to hans and franz for actual work.
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11-17-2009, 10:41 AM
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Exactly... lift it with the factory jack (applied at the factory-recommended point) and put the jack stand "somewhere else" to establish a safe work environment. (Wheel chocks too.)
I'm not one to go too deep into this thing, I am by no means a car repair expert. But I just want to fix a washer tank leak which is a pretty low tech thing to do. The only real issue I can see is getting it up in the air a few inches so I can yank the wheel & wheel well liner. Other than that it's "monkey with a screwdriver" work -- which is something I am very, very good at. I can even hold a flashlight in my other hand ":^)
Thanks for the input, all.
I'm not one to go too deep into this thing, I am by no means a car repair expert. But I just want to fix a washer tank leak which is a pretty low tech thing to do. The only real issue I can see is getting it up in the air a few inches so I can yank the wheel & wheel well liner. Other than that it's "monkey with a screwdriver" work -- which is something I am very, very good at. I can even hold a flashlight in my other hand ":^)
Thanks for the input, all.
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no, you misunderstand. that simply shows the trunk jack points.
and it has been answered already.
there is also a very goo picture, somewhere on this site, with color pointers to all teh solid support points. there are about 16.
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