Removing and installing lower transverse link, four-wheel drive vehicles — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

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• Use felt-tip pen or similar to mark position of eccentric bolt (B) relative to subframe.
• Observe mark made for position of eccentric bolt (arrow B) in relation to subframe.
• If the reference position has been re-adapted, the front camera for driver assist systems must be recalibrated on vehicles with lane departure warning function .

📋 Procedure

1. Measure distance from centre of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing .
2. Remove coil spring .
3. Unscrew nut (2) and pull out bolt (arrow) for lower suspension link (1).
4. Remove bolts (bottom arrows).
5. To remove suspension link on left side, first disengage and lower rear section of exhaust system 26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Exploded view - silencers.

6. Use felt-tip pen or similar to mark position of eccentric bolt (B) relative to subframe.
7. Unscrew nut (A) and pull out bolt (B).
8. Take out lower suspension link.
9. Observe mark made for position of eccentric bolt (arrow B) in relation to subframe.
10. Install coil spring .
11. Check and adjust wheel alignment as required, see chart .
12. On vehicles with electronic damping control, perform function "“Re-adapt reference (default) position”" using .
13. If the reference position has been re-adapted, the front camera for driver assist systems must be recalibrated on vehicles with lane departure warning function .
14. On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic adjustment of headlights Electrical system94Headlights; Adjusting headlights.

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (Q7 4L) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change rear lower control arm Audi Q7 4L TUTORIAL

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