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How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on AUDI A6 2 (C6) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A6 4F2. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A6 4F2. 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: front lower arm – Audi A6 4F2. Take the following steps:
  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
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A6 4F2. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A6 4F2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Control Arm on Audi A6 C6 2004 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A6 4F2. AUTODOC recommends:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the arm.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Audi A6 4F2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  15. Step 15
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  16. Step 16
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    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  17. Step 17
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    Install the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #21.
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