Audi A6 3.2 - Lower Control Arm Replacement

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In this video, I show how to replace the front lower control arm on the 2005 Audi A6. A part of the same procedure can be followed to replace the rear lower control arm which replacement is much easier. I did not replace any of the bolts and nuts because I wasn't prepared but keep in mind that it is recommended to replace every single bolt and nut involved here.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Preview
00:31 - Intro
01:21 - Jacking up car, removing wheels and belly pan
01:44 - Showing lower suspension components
02:47 - Why I am replacing this control arm
03:08 - Removing stabilizer bar and links
06:26 - Disconnecting level control sensor arm
06:41 - Removing control arm bolts and nuts
08:33 - Important note about steering knuckle hanging
09:48 - Removing control arm ball joint
13:25 - Installing replacement control arm
21:08 - Why jack up suspension before torqueing
21:49 - Installing stabilizer bar and links
27:14 - Dropping suspension
27:28 - Installing back belly pan, wheels, dropping car
27:37 - Performing alignment
PARTS
Front lower control arm (both sides): 4F0407151A
Front lower control arm ball joint nut: N 909 656 02
Front lower control arm strut bushing: 4E0 407 181 B
Front lower control arm strut bolt: N 102 412 02
Front lower control arm strut nut: N 101 064 02
Front lower control arm subframe bushing: 4E0 407 182 C
Front lower control arm subframe bolt: N 910 166 02
Front lower control arm subframe nut: N 101 064 02
Rear lower control arm (driver's side): 4F0 407 693 H
Rear lower control arm (passenger's side): 4F0 407 694 H
Rear lower control arm ball joint nut: N 909 656 02
Rear lower control arm subframe bushing: 4F0 407 183 E
Rear lower control arm subframe bolt: N 906 259 02
Rear lower control arm subframe nut: N 101 064 02
Stabilizer bar nut: N 901 838 02
Stabilizer bar link (both sides): 4E0 411 317 E
Stabilizer bar link top bolt: N 104 253 02
Stabilizer bar link top nut: N 102 861 10
Stabilizer bar link bottom bolt: N 105 167 02
Level control sensor arm nut: N 011 183 12
USEFUL TOOLS
Schwaben 20 - 80mm Ball Joint Removal Tool: 008958SCH01A
Schwaben Black Mechanics Work Gloves - Medium: 010337SCH01A
Duratech 9 Pc Metric Offset Box End Wrench Set: DTOBW09M
Schwaben 12 Pc Metric Combination Wrench Set: 005989SCH01A
Schwaben 3/8" Drive Long Flex Head Ratchet: 005981SCH01A
Schwaben 3/8" Drive Digital Torque Wrench 15-80 Ft Lbs: 023382SCH01A
Schwaben 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench: 10-150 Ft Lbs: TW-12450
GearWrench 4 Piece 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" Drive Adapter Set: KDT81217
Craftsman 165 Pieces Mechanics Tool Set: 36165
SIZE AND TORQUE SPECS
Front lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle: 22 mm, 110 Nm
Front lower control arm to strut: 18 mm, 90 Nm + 90 degrees
Front lower control arm to subframe: 18 mm, 70 Nm + 180 degrees
Stabilizer bar to subframe: 13 mm, 25 Nm
Link of stabilizer bar to front lower control arm: 16mm, 40 Nm + 90 degrees
Level control sensor arm to front lower control arm: 10 mm, 8 Nm
Rear lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle: 22 mm, 110 Nm
Rear lower control arm to subframe: 18 mm, 70 Nm + 180 degrees
MUSIC
ELPHNT - Gonne
Chris Haugen - Sunshine Samba
Diamond Ortiz - Ubiquitous
Godmode - Wehrmut

Пікірлер: 29

@manhoostube 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are amazing my friend. High quality, simple and very practical. In fact not much details available on KZfaq for this vehicle. Now the colour coding in editing is a Cherry on the cake.

@JohnFaire 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for being so thoughtful through this process for us.

@astronxt7429 2 жыл бұрын

I unfortunately had to part ways with my 3.2 A5 .. but I have watched your videos for a while seeing a crazy audi in Africa in remote parts is a movie in itself friend. Blessings and keep up the good work.

@ThatAfricanGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you have to say goodbye unfortunately.

@leepeezy 2 жыл бұрын

What happened

@dankenney5212 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Keli, great detail and great photography. Thanks

@ThatAfricanGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate Dan 👍🏾

@caindaniels5672 8 ай бұрын

Very detailed video . Well done

@ThatAfricanGuy 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍🏾

@renedewael9703 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo ! Superbe précision sur la travail et la vidéo.

@CJ-le8dk 5 ай бұрын

Great job on the video !

@ThatAfricanGuy 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@trdfgaming7664 Жыл бұрын

Wow great job man

@ThatAfricanGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gkollie1307 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm also west african (SierraLeonean). I specialize in these german vehicles here in the U.S. To obtain all the the necessary tools must have been quite the adventure, and I must say I'm impressed brotha!! You've earned my subscription. Great editing too. DM me if you ever have questions.🤙🏾

@ThatAfricanGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate bro 🙏🏽

@DrLexic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Sir! Do you have any video with replacing subframe bushings or engine mounts? Thanks!

@ThatAfricanGuy 2 жыл бұрын

No unfortunately but I posted a few pictures that could be helpful here: www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/a6-3-2-quattro-front-subframe-3008443/

@DrLexic 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThatAfricanGuy, thank you a lot, man! Very appreciated your help! Enjoy the car! Cheers!

@BIGKAudi 2 жыл бұрын

Dude don't you have a video on how to change your timing belt please can you send me the link?

@ThatAfricanGuy 2 жыл бұрын

The 3.2 does not have a timing belt but timing chains instead. I have never changed any of the chains but I have changed the upper timing chain temsioners.

@JbernardH 8 ай бұрын

Hello, i have followed the video to attempts to cjange the lower rear arms only and as you mention the sway var isnt required removal for the rear arms, upom removal the whole suspension leg moved forwards and now its under tension and struggling to get it back to fit mew arms, can somebody help please.

@ThatAfricanGuy 8 ай бұрын

Carefully jack it up slightly and try to find the best position while adjusting the jack. I've shown how to hack up the suspension in the video.

@ThatAfricanGuy 8 ай бұрын

Both sides are off the ground, right?

@9t880 Жыл бұрын

Whts the reason you changed it? I'm asking because my audio front wheel seem like it's shaking when I drive

@ThatAfricanGuy Жыл бұрын

I changed it because as shown in the video, the bushing is shot. If your car is shaking while driving you may have bent wheels. Watch this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLymfa95rtabaYE.html

@peterg6638 2 жыл бұрын

Lower control arm? Wow got to fix the blue bonet

@xcunknownx 2 жыл бұрын

Hello do you have any social media to contact you? I have some questions

@ThatAfricanGuy 2 жыл бұрын

No unfortunately. You can ask questions here if you don't mind. If you do, my email address is available on the ABOUT page of my channel (web version).