supporting A8 off the ground.

albeeG · 05-30-2008, 02:41 PM

Guys,
Another question to a newcomer to the A8.
Is it possible to use jackstands to hold up this car while working underneath. According to Audi owners manual you must only jack the car at those pads underneath. I cannot figure how to remove a jack and at the same time place a stand at those same points.
Albee

tozoM8 · 05-30-2008, 02:48 PM

albeeG · 05-30-2008, 04:06 PM

TozoM8,
Forgive my ignorance but how do you recognize the sub frame?
Albee

tozoM8 · 05-30-2008, 04:38 PM

find it here

TOMAS7 · 05-31-2008, 06:15 AM

tozoM8 · 05-31-2008, 07:02 AM

albeeG · 05-31-2008, 12:30 PM

Thanks Tozo and I second Tomas7s comment.
Albee

ricoblanco · 06-01-2008, 02:49 PM

Front Jackstand Location:

Place the jackstand on the plate (flat part) with the bolt that attaches the sub-frame to the body:

I wouldn't place the jackstand under the sub-frame proper, as damage will result:

Notice how the metal was pushed in by the jackstand from the vehicle's weight.

Rear Jackstand Location

Place the jackstand under the plate with the bolt that attaches the rear sub-frame to the body. This picture is looking straight at the driver's side rear wheel:

05-30-2008, 02:41 PM	#1
albeeG Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 147031 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 46	supporting A8 off the ground. Guys, Another question to a newcomer to the A8. Is it possible to use jackstands to hold up this car while working underneath. According to Audi owners manual you must only jack the car at those pads underneath. I cannot figure how to remove a jack and at the same time place a stand at those same points. Albee

05-30-2008, 02:48 PM	#2
tozoM8 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 80919 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,233	Support it under the sub frame. __________________ 02' S8 parting out after engine fire 01' S8 black on black 6 speed manual, RNS-E, Passport SRX 97' graphite pearl A8Q 6MT, S8 brakes-suspension, S8 Recaro seats, cold/warm package, fridge, SR1, Windows XP, custom navigation, heated steering wheel, carbon fiber trim, rearview camera 97' silver on black A8Q SR1 98' black on black A8Q (sold) 94' 100S Wagon (sold)

05-30-2008, 04:06 PM	#3
albeeG Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 147031 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 46	Re: Support it under the sub frame. TozoM8, Forgive my ignorance but how do you recognize the sub frame? Albee

05-30-2008, 04:38 PM	#4
tozoM8 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 80919 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,233	The sub frame is that big black steel frame that holds the engine/tranny. find it here __________________ 02' S8 parting out after engine fire 01' S8 black on black 6 speed manual, RNS-E, Passport SRX 97' graphite pearl A8Q 6MT, S8 brakes-suspension, S8 Recaro seats, cold/warm package, fridge, SR1, Windows XP, custom navigation, heated steering wheel, carbon fiber trim, rearview camera 97' silver on black A8Q SR1 98' black on black A8Q (sold) 94' 100S Wagon (sold)

05-31-2008, 06:15 AM	#5
TOMAS7 Junior Member Account #: 135338 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 968	tozoM8 that is one pretty sig. car. __________________

05-31-2008, 07:02 AM	#6
tozoM8 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 80919 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,233	Thanks! __________________ 02' S8 parting out after engine fire 01' S8 black on black 6 speed manual, RNS-E, Passport SRX 97' graphite pearl A8Q 6MT, S8 brakes-suspension, S8 Recaro seats, cold/warm package, fridge, SR1, Windows XP, custom navigation, heated steering wheel, carbon fiber trim, rearview camera 97' silver on black A8Q SR1 98' black on black A8Q (sold) 94' 100S Wagon (sold)

05-31-2008, 12:30 PM	#7
albeeG Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 147031 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 46	Re: The sub frame is that big black steel frame that holds the engine/tranny. Thanks Tozo and I second Tomas7s comment. Albee

06-01-2008, 02:49 PM	#8
ricoblanco Member Account #: 139731 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,202	Front & rear jackstand locations: Front Jackstand Location: Place the jackstand on the plate (flat part) with the bolt that attaches the sub-frame to the body: I wouldn't place the jackstand under the sub-frame proper, as damage will result: Notice how the metal was pushed in by the jackstand from the vehicle's weight. Rear Jackstand Location Place the jackstand under the plate with the bolt that attaches the rear sub-frame to the body. This picture is looking straight at the driver's side rear wheel: __________________ 98 A8Q Ming Blue pearl effect 96 A6 Casablanca White D2 A8/A8L/S8 FAQ Digest

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