How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 4.2 quattro Audi A8 D2
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How to change rear suspension lower control arm on AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Rubber mallet
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8). 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.
    Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the fastener connecting the rear knuckle to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
  6. Step 8
    Clean the fasteners connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the arm fastening from the subframe. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
    Step 11
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    Detach the lower control arm. Use a ball joint puller.
  8. Step 12
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
  9. Step 13
    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Install a new arm. Use a rubber mallet.
    Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI A8 (4D2, 4D8). Tip:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  10. Step 15
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    Install the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
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