Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4 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) RS6 plus 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) 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) RS6 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.5 TDI quattro … 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 A6 Avant (4B5, C5) and other AUDI models

Rod / Strut, stabiliser

Rod / Strut, wheel suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer coupling rod

Mounting, stabilizer coupling rod

        Rod / Strut, stabiliser for AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.7 T quattro Petrol (250 hp)
      
        Rod / Strut, stabiliser for AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 1.8 T quattro Petrol (180 hp)
      
        Rod / Strut, stabiliser for AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.8 quattro Petrol (193 hp)
      
        Rod / Strut, stabiliser for AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 3.0 quattro Petrol (220 hp)
      
        Rod / Strut, stabiliser for AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 4.2 quattro Petrol (299 hp)
      
        Rod / Strut, stabiliser for AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 1.8 T quattro Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Rod / Strut, stabiliser for AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) RS6 quattro Petrol (450 hp)
      
        Rod / Strut, stabiliser for AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) S6 quattro Petrol (340 hp)
      
        Rod / Strut, stabiliser for AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4 quattro Petrol (165 hp)

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:

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 A6 Avant (4B5, C5)
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 control arm.Use a drive socket #15.
Step 8

Clean the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a drive socket #15.
Step 10

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.
Step 11

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 12

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 13

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.
Step 14

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 15

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a drive socket #15.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 16

install the rod fastening to the stabilizer and tighten it.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a drive socket #15.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.

Step 17

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 18

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link.Use copper grease.
Step 19

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5)
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 23

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 24

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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