How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 2.0 TDI 16V Audi A4 B7
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How to change front lower arm on Audi A4 B7 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front control arm on AUDI A4 (B7) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A4 B7. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A4 B7. Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B7 – 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.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A4 B7. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  8. Step 9
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the arm.
  11. Step 12
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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 13
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    Install a new arm.
  13. Step 14
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    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  14. Step 15
    Install the fastening bolt.
    Step 16
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    Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a combination spanner #18.
  15. Step 17
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    Screw the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
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