Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) RS5 quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) S5 quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) S5 quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 2.0 TFSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for A5 Coupe (8T3) and other AUDI models

Anti-roll bar link

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        Anti-roll bar link for A5 B8 Coupe (8T3) Diesel (204 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A5 B8 Coupe (8T3) Diesel (245 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A5 B8 Coupe (8T3) Petrol (333 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A5 B8 Coupe (8T3) Petrol (170 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A5 B8 Coupe (8T3) Petrol (265 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A5 B8 Coupe (8T3) Petrol (354 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for A5 B8 Coupe (8T3) Diesel (190 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A5 (8T3). Tools you need:

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

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A5 (8T3). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the stabiliser links on AUDI A5 (8T3) 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 A5 (8T3). 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 A5 (8T3)
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 bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #16 (2 pieces).
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A5 (8T3). 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. Use a combination spanner #16 (2 pieces). Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 14

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 15

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
AUDI A5 (8T3) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 17

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

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A5 (8T3). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 A5 (8T3)
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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