Audi A6 (C5) 1998-2004 - Front lower control arm replacement - DIY Repair

[@BentleyPublishers]

@mie2222 There is a tool that will separate the ball joint if you plan to reuse it. Check your Bentley repair manual for the tool number.

[@Giuseppe194]

I had my car on a workshop today, they told me to change the front lower arm right side + lower back right side. Are those two the on you did? Or is the back one on my back wheels? 1999 passat 3b estate

[@TheMizarc1]

Does this apply to the C5 allroad?

[@tomthompson7400]

handy vid , others forget to pre load the suspension , then bonded joints wear very quickly.

[@BentleyPublishers]

@thebigrich619 I believe you are referring to the front stabilizer bar.

[@50MOLE]

lower arm needed replacement thanks great video help me so much it was klunking on brakes fixed now

[@wompwomp55]

nice, all How-To video needs to look like this. very professional and informative.

[@ding0925]

if dont have a ball joint separating tool you can hit the spindle with a hammer on the side to loosen them

[@jacek666b]

which ratchets do you use?

[@Scouter98]

I just took a look under my A6 and it looks like there's very little space for the bolt that holds the rear lower arm, especially on the passenger side. Are you sure the subframe does not need to be lowered?

[@njcentral]

You should be able to wiggle the bolt out once you remove the nut on the other side. There should be some “give” from the plastic bit that seems to be in the way of the bolt coming out. I never considered lowering the subframe.

[@CzVideo]

@attofarad32 In the torque tables we do remind viewers to reaplcxe nuts and bolts if required by Audi in factory repair information. Thanks for the feedback.

[@Broth2000]

I had a front control arm set (8) with links (2) and tie rod ends (2) outer installed in 2008, now with only 30,000 links went bad and lower control arms are bad. Is this normal wear?

[@curtisanderson9639]

Will this work for 2006 Audi A6 base model 3.2?

[@ВалерийДрогалев-ц1г]

Все рассказали ясно и понятно.Какой фирмы ставили рычаги?👍👍👍

[@mie2222]

I damage ball joint if I separate it from steering knuckle by fork. What if I have to fit old swing arm?

[@vladsed6652]

good afternoon to all and on the pneumatic Audi A6 /S6 sedan III 3.2 FSI quattro how to adjust the angles of the upper levers.what is the distance to throw off the pliz diagram Height for the front lever … Height for rear lever …

[@MrNelias7306]

the design looks very similar to mercedes suspension with some minor variations

[@Dbrisk1024]

I had mine done but I wasn't place under load or curb weight will this lead to future problems?

[@VikNucKlHed]

Good Stuff as usual!! Thanks BentleyPublishers!

[@jeremiah23924]

Thanks this video really helped just got done doing mine!

[@pekpek8694]

Hello what website to buy this lower control arm kit?thanks.

[@Arianitus1]

Hello very good video thanks! one quick question, is there any differences between suspension of a6 2004 or 2007? someone have more info please share.

[@50MOLE]

i got klucking when i apply brakes on my audi 1998 a4 model could that be bushes?

[@gultoppen]

Did you fix it? i have experienced kluning on my audi a6 b5 right side when breaking hard

[@jamesprisby]

This works for c6?

[@givoneam6657]

Great job...thank you very much for the video ...keep the good work....

[@StudentWindowsDev]

Anyone know the nut size/type for rear lower control arm where it joins the wheels hub? The end that has the bolt already fitted to it where it meets the wheel? :) Also is that bolt replaceable?

[@dieterkafehl3721]

Trägern unten a6

[@50MOLE]

could be bushes but its proberly ball joint?

[@petcatznz]

Great video, very helpful thanks. Interesting the Audi A6 has the same front suspension configuration as the VW Passat.

[@x-man4702]

The B5 and B5.5 Passat is built on an Audi A4 frame.

[@supersesqui]

Excellent well lit informative and professional. Great help.

[@armandohilario]

what its that wheel to hub

[@attofarad32]

You should replace those other bolts, they are one time use stretch bolts.

[@BentleyPublishers]

@wompwomp55 Thanks for the feedback! Glad you found it helpful.

[@emadsukarieh1652]

Good video

[@tomthompson7400]

perfect video

[@michaellavalle11]

this video is great

[@celiamadrigal3340]

Rs6S4

[@celiamadrigal3340]

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[@BentleyPublishers]

@michaellavalle11 Thanks for the feedback.

[@thomasmcdermond2498]

BentleyPublishers q

[@ilyngakameya3895]

I NEED SUSPANSION FOR AUDI A6

[@_Area-51]

Smooth

[@Immortan-Chris]

Sadly as informative as this is they dont show WHAT TO USE FOR THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT REMOVAL! STANDARD REMOVAL TOOLS (PICKLE FORK, TIE ROD WEDGE WHATEVER NAME YOU KNOW THEM BY) WILL NOT WORK!!!! EITHER FABRICATE A SHORT PRONG SHARP INCLINE FORK (ABOUT 15/16) OR BUY A SPECIALTY TOOL WARNING MY EXPERIENCE WITH SAID SPECIALTY BALL JOINT PRESS DID NOT WORK THANKFULLY FAMILY HAD ACCESS TO SHOP. WARNING WARNING WARNING!!!!!!!!

[@descrewface4493]

ball joint separater worked fine for me, think you had operator error.

[@micahmanikhi6289]

nerd made from the 80s you are correct i have an allroad and they completely glossed over the fact that that is the hardest thing to remove on the car!!!

[@kx65fast]

it all depends on the corrosion

[@Immortan-Chris]

probably should have said this in the beginning but im actually a former a.s.e. cert mechanic. when performing this repair please bear in mind that i had 0 corrosion. i literally had to use an air hammer to get the ball joint to pop out. if you didn't have to great good for you doesnt change the fact that it didn't work for me. this is just simply my 2 cents and a helpful warning this video lacked.

[@irmulioks]

prob most sucking suspension ever made zilion parts and hardly last for 2 years

[@_Area-51]

Lol truth

[@pinknegris2711]

2:53

[@whoisjohnlamb]

donottightenyet

[@whoisjohnlamb]

do not tightenyet