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How to change rear suspension lower control arm on AUDI TT Roadster (8J9) – replacement guide
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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.
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.
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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for TT Roadster (8J9) and other AUDI models
Suspension arm
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 18
Combination spanner #18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI TT Roadster (8J9). AUTODOC experts 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 TT Roadster (8J9). Take the following steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI TT Roadster (8J9). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Remove the exhaust system fastener.
- Step 9Make a mark on the crossmember and on the camber adjustment bolt.
- Step 10Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 12Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 13Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – AUDI TT Roadster (8J9). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
- Step 14Take out the spring.
- Step 15Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 16Remove the arm.
- Step 17Install a new suspension arm.
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