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How to change front lower arm on AUDI A7 Sportback (4GA, 4GF) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A7 Sportback (4GA, 4GF). 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
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Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI A7 Sportback (4GA, 4GF). 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 A7 Sportback (4GA, 4GF). 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 A7 Sportback (4GA, 4GF). 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
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    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
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 24
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    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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