Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) 35 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #14
XZN socket bit # 6
Drive socket # 14
Drive socket # 15
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the stabiliser links on AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA) in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA). Use the following procedure:
  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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a drive socket #14. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
    Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
  9. Step 10
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    Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
  10. Step 11
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #14. Use XZN #6. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
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