How to carry out replacement: Anti Roll Bar Links 2.5 TDI quattro Audi A6 C5 Avant
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How to change rear anti roll bar links on AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) S6 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) RS6 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) RS6 plus quattro … View more

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 15
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the stabiliser links on AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 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 A6 Avant (4B5, C5). 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:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5)
  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 fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #15.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #15.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
    Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
  11. Step 12
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    Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15.
  12. Step 13
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    Screw the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
  13. Step 14
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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