How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 2.0 TDI Audi Q3 8u
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How to change rear suspension lower control arm on AUDI Q3 (8UB, 8UG) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI Q3 (8U). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI Q3 (8U). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 Q3 (8U). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI Q3 (8U)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 10
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    Loosen the fastener that connects the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI Q3 (8U). Tip:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the spring.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 16
    Remove the arm.
    Step 17
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 18
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI Q3 (8U). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  16. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 20
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 21
    Audi Q3 8u 2.0 TDI quattro 2013 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
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