How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.9 TDI Audi A4 B5 Avant
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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 a front upper control arm of the front suspension on AUDI A4 B5 TUTORIAL

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Replacement: front upper arm – Audi A4 B5 Avant. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front upper arm – Audi A4 B5 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left upper control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front upper arm – Audi A4 B5 Avant. 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
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B5 Avant
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the upper arm fastenings. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  8. Step 9
    Detach the upper control arm from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the upper control arm fasteners. Use a combination spanner #16 (2 pieces).
  9. Step 11
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
    Step 12
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    Remove the arm.
  10. Step 13
    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front upper arm – Audi A4 B5 Avant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  11. Step 15
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    Install the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
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