Audi A4 B8 Parts list manual

How to change: Audi A4 B8 rear anti
roll bar links – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 2.0 TFSI Flexfuel quattro, AUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 2.0 TFSI
quattro, AUDI A4 Allroad (8KH, B8) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A5 (8T3) 2.0 TFSI
quattro, AUDI A5 Convertible (8F7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI Q5 (8RB) 2.0 TFSI
quattro
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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Important!

REPLACEMENT: ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS – AUDI A4 B8.
TOOLS YOU NEED:
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B8. AUTODOC
experts recommend:
REPLACEMENT: ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS – AUDI A4 B8. USE THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:
1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
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Replace the stabiliser links on Audi A4 B8 in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on
the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
3
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
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4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
5
Remove the wheel.
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Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
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6
Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
7
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket
#16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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8
Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination
spanner #16 (2 pieces).
9
Remove the stabilizer rod.
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Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.

10
Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
11
Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners. Use a combination spanner #16 (2 pieces). Use a drive
socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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12
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
13
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination
spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
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14
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination
spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
15
Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
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