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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI COUPE (81, 85). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Wheel chock
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI COUPE (81, 85). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the stabiliser links on AUDI COUPE (81, 85) in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – AUDI COUPE (81, 85) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a combination spanner #17.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
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    Examine the stabiliser bushes. Replace them if necessary.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Install a new stabiliser link and tighten the fasteners.
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