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How to change front lower arm on AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for COUPE (89, 8B) and other AUDI models
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 17
Combination spanner #17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Rubber mallet
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI COUPE (89, 8B). AUTODOC recommends:
- 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 COUPE (89, 8B). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI COUPE (89, 8B) - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 8
Remove the fastening bolt. - Step 9
Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #17 (2 pieces). - Step 10Remove the front fastener of the control arm.Step 11
Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #17 (2 pieces). - Step 12Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.Step 13
Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a rubber mallet. - Step 14
Remove the arm. - Step 15
Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 16
Remove the ball joint. Use a rubber mallet. - Step 17
Attach the ball joint to the control arm. Use a rubber mallet. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 18
Tighten the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque. - Step 19Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 20
Install a new arm. Use a rubber mallet.
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