Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 2.0 TDI

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a Front Anti Roll Bar Link on AUDI A4 B7 AVANT TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for A4 Avant (8ED, B7) and other AUDI models

Repair Kit, stabilizer coupling rod

Repair Kit, stabilizer suspension

Rod / Strut, stabiliser

Rod / Strut, wheel suspension

      AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro
    
      AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI
    
      AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro
    
      AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI
    
      AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 2.0 TDI

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B7 Avant. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B7 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on Audi A4 B7 Avant 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 A4 B7 Avant. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B7 Avant
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #13.Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 9

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 11

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B7 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC:

Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 12

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 14

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 15

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #13.Use a combination spanner #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 16

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a combination spanner #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 17

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link.Use copper grease.
Step 18

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B7 Avant. Tip:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Audi A4 B7 Avant
Step 21

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 22

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 23

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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