Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.5 RS quattro, AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 3.2 V6 quattro, AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.0 TTS quattro, AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.0 TTS quattro, AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 2.5 RS 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 TT Roadster (8J9) and other AUDI models

Anti-roll bar link

        Anti-roll bar link for TT Roadster (8J9) Petrol (211 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for TT Roadster (8J9) Petrol (211 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for TT Roadster (8J9) Petrol (360 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for TT Roadster (8J9) Petrol (200 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for TT Roadster (8J9) Petrol (250 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for TT Roadster (8J9) Petrol (272 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for TT Roadster (8J9) Petrol (160 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for TT Roadster (8J9) Diesel (170 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for TT Roadster (8J9) Petrol (265 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI TT Roadster (8J9). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #14
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        HEX bit No.H5.
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 6 
                      
                        Drive socket # 14 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI TT Roadster (8J9). AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) 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 TT Roadster (8J9). 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.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI TT Roadster (8J9). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
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 combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI TT Roadster (8J9). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 12

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #14. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 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 drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 16

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI TT Roadster (8J9). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 17

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 18

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – AUDI TT Roadster (8J9). AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. AUDI TT Roadster (8J9)
Step 21

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 22

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 23

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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