How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.8 T AUDI A4 B7 Cabrio (8HE)
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A4 B7 Cabrio (8HE). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Multipurpose grease
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Flat Screwdriver
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A4 B7 Cabrio (8HE). 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 A4 B7 Cabrio (8HE). 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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A4 B7 Cabrio (8HE)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew fixing bolts of the protective cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the protective cover.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A4 B7 Cabrio (8HE). Tip:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18.
  9. Step 10
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the arm.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A4 B7 Cabrio (8HE). AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  16. Step 17
    How to change Control Arm on AUDI A4 B7 Cabrio (8HE) 2002 - free PDF and video manuals
    Install the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 18
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    Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  18. Step 19
    AUDI A4 B7 Cabrio (8HE) S4 quattro 2004 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Treat all joints of the arm. Use a multipurpose grease. Use a flat screwdriver.
  19. Step 20
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    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
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