Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.8 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) S6 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TFSI Hybrid, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) S6 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.8 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 3.0 TFSI quattro View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A6 (4G2, C7, 4GC). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
XZN socket bit # 12
Shock absorber socket
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Rubber mallet
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A6 (4G2, C7, 4GC). Professionals 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 A6 (4G2, C7, 4GC). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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 A6 (4G2, C7, 4GC). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  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.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21.
  6. Step 8
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use XZN #12. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a rubber mallet.
  11. Step 13
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 16
    Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 17
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    Remove the arm.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 19
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 20
    How to replace AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TDI 2011 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm. Use a ball joint puller.
  18. Step 21
    Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
    Step 22
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    Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 23
    Changing Control Arm on AUDI A6 Saloon (4G2, 4GC, C7) 2.0 TFSI 2013 by yourself
    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 24
    How to remove AUDI A6 2.0 TDI 2014 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Install a new arm. Use a rubber mallet. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 25
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  22. Step 26
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    Screw the front arm fastener. Use XZN #12. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 27
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    Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.
  24. Step 28
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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