Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) S6 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) RS6 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8 quattro View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI A6 (4B2, 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
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the stabiliser links on AUDI A6 (4B2, 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 (4B2, 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:
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  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.
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    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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