How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 2.0 TDI 16V Audi A3 8P
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How to change front lower arm on AUDI A3 Hatchback (8P1) – replacement guide

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A3 (8P1). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A3 (8P1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 A3 (8P1). Use the following procedure:
  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.
    Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A3 (8P1). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
    Remove the wheel.
    Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A3 (8P1). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #18. Use a drive socket #16.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the arm.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 14
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A3 (8P1). AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  13. Step 15
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    Install the front fastener of the arm.
  14. Step 16
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    Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 17
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    Install the rear fastener of the arm.
  16. Step 18
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    Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 19
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    Install the rear fastener of the arm.
  18. Step 20
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    Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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