Audi A4: Stabilizer Bar
Overview - Stabilizer Bar
1 - Bolt
- 25 Nm + 90º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Tighten alternating in stages
2 - Clamp
3 - Stabilizer Bar
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing".
- Do not separate the bonded rubber bushing from the stabilizer bar
4 - Subframe
5 - Nut
- Replace after removing
6 - Front Upper Transverse Link
7 - Bolt
- 40 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
8 - Coupling Rod
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Coupling Rod, Removing and Installing".
9 - Bolt
- 40 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
10 - Nut
- Replace after removing
Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolt/Nut - Coupling Rod to Stabilizer Bar
- Bolt - Stabilizer Bar Clamp to Subframe
Removing
- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Equipped on some models: Remove the right diagonal brace. Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Underbody Trim Panel; Diagonal Braces, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows-.
- Disconnect the left and right threaded connection -1- and remove the stabilizer bar -2-.
Note
The installation position is shown for the AWD equipment version.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Stabilizer Bar"
- Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.66; Underbody Trim Panel; Overview - Underbody Trim Panels.
Coupling Rod, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolt/Nut - Coupling Rod to Front Upper Transverse Link
- Bolt/Nut - Coupling Rod to Stabilizer Bar
Removing
- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 3- and remove the coupling rod -2-.
Note
The installation position is shown for the AWD equipment version.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Stabilizer Bar"
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Overview - Transverse Link
Upper Transverse Link
1 - Wheel Bearing Housing
2 - Bolt
70 Nm + 180º
Replace after removing
3 - Front Upper Transverse Link
Removing and installing. Refer to
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Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Front Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceab
SEE MORE:
Special driving situations
Driving uphill and downhill
When driving uphill, downhill, or at high altitudes,
note the following information:
Drive slowly and carefully.
Do not try to turn around if you cannot safely
drive on an incline or hill. Instead, drive in reverse.
When driving down hills, you can activate the
hill
Refresh Charging with Battery Charger -VAS5903-
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and
safety precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Warnings and Safety Precautions".
WARNING
Do not check or charge a Battery -A- when the visual
indicator has "no color or is
bright yellow". Jump starting must not be used!
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