Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

DIY How to change rear Anti Roll Bar Link on AUDI A4 B5 | AUTODOC

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B5 Avant. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 15 
                      
                        HEX bit No.H5.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for A4 Avant (8D5, B5) and other AUDI models

AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8 T

AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T

AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8 T

AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T

AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8 T

AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace stabilizer links on Audi A4 B5 Avant 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 A4 B5 Avant. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B5 Avant
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a combination spanner #17.Use HEX No.H5.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the stabilizer link upper fastening.Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #15.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tip:

Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 11

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 12

Tighten the stabilizer link upper fastening.Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #15.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a combination spanner #17.Use HEX No.H5.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 14

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link.Use copper grease.

Step 15

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B5 Avant. AUTODOC experts recommend:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Audi A4 B5 Avant
Step 18

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 19

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 20

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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