Removing and installing lower transverse link - Audi A1 quattro — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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• Use felt-tip pen or similar to mark position of eccentric bolt (B) relative to subframe.
• Observe marking made previously for position of eccentric bolt (B) relative to subframe.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove wheel .
2. Remove coil spring .
3. Unscrew nut (2) and pull out bolt (arrow) for lower suspension link (1).
4. Disengage and lower rear part of exhaust system.
5. Use felt-tip pen or similar to mark position of eccentric bolt (B) relative to subframe.

6. Unscrew nut (A) and pull out eccentric bolt (B).
7. Take out lower suspension link.
8. Fit lower suspension link in vehicle and hand-tighten bolts.
9. Tighten bolts with axle in unladen position .
10. Secure lower suspension link to subframe and tighten new nut (A) only to specified tightening torque.
11. Observe marking made previously for position of eccentric bolt (B) relative to subframe.
12. Install rear section of exhaust system.
13. Fit bolt (arrow) for lower suspension link (1) and tighten nut (2) in unladen position .
14. Install coil spring .
15. Overview table: when does wheel alignment have to be checked?

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