Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.7 quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 4.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 6.0 W12 quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 4.2 TDI quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) S8 quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 4.2 TDI quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 4.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) S8 quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0 quattro … 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

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for A8 (4E2, 4E8) and other AUDI models

Anti-roll bar link

        Anti-roll bar link for A8 D3 (4E2, 4E8) Petrol (335 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A8 D3 (4E2, 4E8) Petrol (280 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A8 D3 (4E2, 4E8) Diesel (275 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A8 D3 (4E2, 4E8) Petrol (220 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A8 D3 (4E2, 4E8) Petrol (450 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A8 D3 (4E2, 4E8) Diesel (233 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A8 D3 (4E2, 4E8) Petrol (260 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A8 D3 (4E2, 4E8) Petrol (260 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A8 D3 (4E2, 4E8) Diesel (320 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A8 (4E_). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on AUDI A8 (4E_) 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 A8 (4E_). Recommended sequence of steps:

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:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A8 (4E_)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A8 (4E_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 13

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 40 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 14

install the rod fastening to the stabilizer and tighten it. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 15

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A8 (4E_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 16

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
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 brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A8 (4E_). 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 A8 (4E_)
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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