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How to change front lower arm on Audi 80 B4 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TD, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TDI, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.3 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.8, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) S2 quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.3 E quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.6 quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.8 quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 quattro … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TD, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TDI, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.3 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.8, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) S2 quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.3 E quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.6 quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.8 quattro, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 quattro … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front lower arm on AUDI 80 B4 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) and other AUDI models
Suspension arm
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 17
Combination spanner #17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Rubber mallet
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – Audi 80 B4. AUTODOC recommends:
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front lower arm – Audi 80 B4. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi 80 B4
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 9Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #17 (2 pieces).
- Step 10Remove the front fastener of the control arm.Step 11Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #17 (2 pieces).
- Step 12Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.Step 13Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a rubber mallet.
- Step 14Remove the arm.
- Step 15Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 16Remove the ball joint. Use a rubber mallet.
- Step 17Attach the ball joint to the control arm. Use a rubber mallet. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 18Tighten the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
- Step 19Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 20Install a new arm. Use a rubber mallet.
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