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

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI Q3 (8U). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI Q3 (8U). 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 Q3 (8U). Take the following steps:
  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
    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 Q3 (8U). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #13. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI Q3 (8U). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm (2 pieces).
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 18
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – AUDI Q3 (8U). AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  17. Step 19
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    Install the front fastener of the arm.
  18. Step 20
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    Screw the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 21
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    Install the rear fastener of the control arm (2 pieces).
  20. Step 22
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    Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
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