Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 35 TFSI, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 45 TFSI quattro, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 35 TDI, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 35 TDI quattro, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 40 TDI quattro, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 2.5 RS quattro, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 35 TFSI Mild Hybrid, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 40 TFSI quattro, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 35 TFSI, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 40 TFSI quattro, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 40 TDI quattro, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 45 TFSI quattro, AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 45 TFSI e … View more

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Anti-roll bar link

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N). Tip from AUTODOC experts:

                      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

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N). Professionals recommend:

Replace the stabiliser links on AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N) 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 Q3 Sportback (F3N). Take the following 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 Q3 Sportback (F3N)
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 #18. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N). Tip:
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

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 12

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 14

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 15

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 17

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N). AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 18

Install the wheel.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI Q3 Sportback (F3N). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 19

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 20

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 21

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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