Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 1.8 T

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear Anti Roll Bar Link on AUDI A4 B6 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B6. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) and other AUDI models

 
    AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T
  
    AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T
  
    AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 1.8 T

 
    AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T
  
    AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T
  
    AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 1.8 T

 
    AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T
  
    AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T
  
    AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 1.8 T

 
    AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T
  
    AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T
  
    AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 1.8 T

AUTODOC recommends:

Replace stabilizer links on Audi A4 B6 in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B6 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B6
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 #16.Use a combination spanner #18.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B6. 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 fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 13

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

Step 14

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a combination spanner #16.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 15

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B6. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 16

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link.Use copper grease.
Step 17

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 18

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Audi A4 B6. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 19

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Audi A4 B6
Step 20

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 21

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 22

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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