Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.6, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.6 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.9 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.4, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.9 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.6, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.4 quattro View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: CV joint – AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 27
HEX bit No.H8
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Bush and bearing driver set
Flat screwdriver
Tap wrench
Pin punch
Clic-R collar pliers
Hammer
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: CV joint – AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 A4 Avant (8D5, B5) – 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 wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: CV joint – AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5). Tip:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the upper arm fastenings. Use a drive socket #16. Use HEX No.H8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 14
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    Loosen the tie rod end fastening bolt. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  14. Step 16
    Loosen the tie rod end fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #13.
    Step 17
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 18
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  15. Step 19
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    Remove the control arms. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 20
    How to change CV Joint on Audi A4 B5 Avant 1994 - free PDF and video manuals
    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  17. Step 21
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a drive socket #27.
  18. Step 22
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
    Replacement: CV joint – AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  19. Step 23
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    Clean the clamps of the CV joint boot. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 24
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    Detach the clamps of the CV joint boot. Use a flat screwdriver.
  21. Step 25
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    Install and tighten the drive shaft bolt. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 26
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub.
  23. Step 27
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  24. Step 28
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    Remove the CV joint together with its boot.
  25. Step 29
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    Detach the CV joint boot.
  26. Step 30
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    Clean the CV joint mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  27. Step 31
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    Remove the CV joint circlip. Use a flat screwdriver.
  28. Step 32
    How to change CV Joint on AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1998 - tips and tricks
    Install the CV joint boot on the CV axle. Use a flat screwdriver.
  29. Step 33
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    Install the CV joint circlip.
  30. Step 34
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    Pack the CV joint with the grease supplied in the kit.
  31. Step 35
    How to change CV Joint on Audi A4 B5 Avant 1994 - free PDF and video manuals
    Install the new CV joint. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
  32. Step 36
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    Move the inner race of the new CV joint from side to side to get it ready to work.
  33. Step 37
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  34. Step 38
    Changing CV Joint on AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T 1997 by yourself
    Install the boot on the CV joint.
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