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How to change front anti roll bar links on AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) – replacement guide
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AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.2 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.8 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.2 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) RS3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.5 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 30 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 35 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 30 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 35 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 40 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 40 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 40 TFSI quattro … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.2 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.8 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.2 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.4 TSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) RS3 quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 1.5 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 30 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 35 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 30 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 35 TDI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 40 TFSI, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 40 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) 40 TFSI quattro … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM) and other AUDI models
Anti-roll bar link
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
HEX bit No.H6.
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Wheel chock
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS). Professionals recommend:
- Replace the stabiliser links on AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS) in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS). Take the following steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #18. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Remove the stabilizer rod.Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A3 Limousine (8VS). Tip:Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
- Step 10Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 11Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
- Step 12Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
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