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How to change front lower arm on Audi A4 B5 saloon – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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How to change front suspension arm on AUDI A4 B5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 14/06/2021
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Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A4 B5 saloon. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Tap wrench
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A4 B5 saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B5 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  3. 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
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A4 B5 saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.Wear a respirator.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18.
  7. Step 9
    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 10
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the fuel line clips.
  9. Step 12
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    Disconnect the fuel lines.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the arm.
  12. Step 15
    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A4 B5 saloon. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
    Step 16
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 17
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A4 B5 saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  14. Step 18
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 19
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    Connect the fuel lines.
  16. Step 20
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    Install the fuel line clips.
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