Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 E-Power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) RS3 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 FSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 FSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2 V6 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI 16V quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: CV joint – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 27
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Bush and bearing driver set
Flat screwdriver
Clic-R collar pliers
Hammer
CV joint puller
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: CV joint – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The CV joint replacement procedure is identical for the left and right CV axles.
  • Replace the CV joints of CV axles in pairs.
  • Please note: all work on the car – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #27. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA)
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  8. Step 10
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 11
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  11. Step 14
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
    Replacement: CV joint – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). Professionals recommend:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  12. Step 15
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the clamps of the CV joint boot. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Detach the clamps of the CV joint boot. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 18
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    Detach the CV joint boot.
  16. Step 19
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    Attach the CV joint puller.
  17. Step 20
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    Install and tighten the drive shaft bolt. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 21
    Detach the CV joint. Use a CV joint puller.
    Step 22
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub.
  19. Step 23
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  20. Step 24
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    Remove the CV joint together with its boot.
  21. Step 25
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    Clean the CV joint mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  22. Step 26
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    Remove the CV joint circlip. Use a flat screwdriver.
  23. Step 27
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  24. Step 28
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    Install the CV joint boot on the CV axle.
  25. Step 29
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    Install the CV joint circlip.
  26. Step 30
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    Pack the CV joint with the grease supplied in the kit.
  27. Step 31
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    Move the inner race of the new CV joint from side to side to get it ready to work.
  28. Step 32
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    Install the new CV joint. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
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