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:
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 COUPE (81, 85)
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a combination spanner #17.
Step 9
Remove the stabilizer rod.
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI COUPE (81, 85). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Examine the stabiliser bushes. Replace them if necessary.
Step 10
Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Install a new stabiliser link and tighten the fasteners.
Step 12
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.
Step 13
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.
Step 14
Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 15
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 16
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI COUPE (81, 85). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. AUDI COUPE (81, 85)
Step 18
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 19
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 20
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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