Genuine Audi A3 Control Arm Bracket

Audi A3 Control Arm Bracket Parts and Q&A

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  Q: How to replace the rear Control Arm Bracket and Trailing Arm on Audi A3?

  A:

  Front roadwheels chocked, rear of the car jacked, and axle stands set in place then the roadwheel removed. Disassemble the handbrake cable supporter bolts Join the handbrake cable supporter to the trailing arm Unscrew the bolt and remove the rear coil spring. Disassemble anti-roll bar connection by unscrewing the nut, after which the bolts holding the trailing arm to the rear wheel bearing housing are unscrewed. Installation Installing The trailing arm front mounting bracket in the correct position relative to the underbody, position the trailing arm front mounting bracket over a trolley jack, unscrew the bolts, lower the assembly, and remove the trailing arm rear and bracket under the vehicle. Wipe the trailing arm and bracket with a clean cloth, undo the front pivot bolt and loosen the arm and the bracket, and inspect the arm and bracket and look after cracks or any indication of wear particularly in the rubber mounting bush. When the bush is due to be replaced, you can either take the arm to an Audi dealer, or a garage that is fitted with all the necessary equipment, or hold the arm with a hydraulic press using spacers to push the existing bush out and then install another one, making sure that it fits into its position by drawing a vertical line on the arm. After installing the new bush, position the front of the arm in the bracket, place the bolt and tighten the nut to the required torque. Install the trailing arm to a bearing housing on the wheel bearing, loosely, then install the anti-roll bar link and screw the nut loosely. Install and install new bolts, and screw them to the required torque, by lifting the front mounting bracket to the previously mentioned position. Reduce the jack and screw the arm-to-housing bolts, and then the anti-roll bar link nut. Fit the handbrake cable fitting and screw the bolt, then refit the rear coil spring, roadwheel and place the vehicle back to the ground. Lastly, an Audi dealer should check the rear wheel alignment and adjust it when required.