How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on AUDI A3 2 (8PA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on AUDI A3 2 (8PA) 1.2 Sportback 2004–2013 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Suspension arm on AUDI TT Coupe (8J3) (Y08.2006–06.2014) / AUDI A3 Hatchback (8P1) (09.2004–03.2013) / VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) (08.2005–10.2010) / VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) (10.2003–02.2009) / VW Golf VI Hatchback (5K1) (10.2008–11.2013) cars should be changed, as a rule, according to one and the same procedure.
However, there can be slight differences due to specific features of the vehicle design.

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0:00 — AUDI A3 2 – suspension arm / control arm: step-by-step replacement tutorial
1:05 — Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm.
1:58 — Remove the arm.
2:20 — Install a new arm.
3:12 — Tighten the ball joint fastener.
3:38 — Treat all joints of the arm.

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This video is intended for informational purposes only and does not guarantee achievement of a specific result.

It is recommended that you entrust the installation to highly skilled technicians to ensure the best result.

This video is intended for informational purposes only and does not guarantee achievement of a specific result. It is recommended that you entrust the installation to highly skilled technicians to ensure the best result. This video only contains tips and recommendations that could be helpful when carrying out car repairs or replacing parts. AUTODOC is not liable for any harm, injury or property damage incurred while carrying out repairs or replacements that are a result of incorrect use or misinterpretation of the provided information. The user is personally liable for incorrect use of repair equipment, tools, or car parts, in particular when this use poses the risk of injury. AUTODOC strongly recommends taking appropriate safety precautions when carrying out any repair or replacement. Keep in mind that low-quality auto parts may not provide the appropriate level of road safety.

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[myjourneywithgod]

Could you do one for the left side. Not as easy and simple as the right right 😭

[runningon-dinosaurs]

Stop if your doing this at home the large aluminium block is slotted and is used to set up camber. You can buy very inexpensive alignment pins. Undo one of the small bolts first whilst the other two bolts are still tight. Fit the first alignment pin, it just screws in to the vacant hole. Now repeat with the second small bolt, then remove the big bolt. The pins are tapered and are designed to hold alignment of the lower arm. MK5 golf is the same.

[samuelsanthaguru]

I really appreciate your guidance. Very useful.Thanks.

[widgetk]

no alignment tool was fitted for keeping the tracking right and im sure the torque settings are way too low on the bolts

[vindieu]

Very nice but the left side is way harder, it would have been nice to show how to avoid the blockage caused by the DSG gearbox. Also you don't mention that the bolts are one time use, and if you use power tools they can break.

[silencegarage]

I think for us beginners you need to show us what is worn out on the parts that you remove compared to the new part
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[Shokar]

Can I use old bolts? Or shall I use new ones?

[JD-rlkr]

Great videos guys, very imformative. Would be better if that annoying music wasn’t there. As ye have to listen to it incase you miss out on what the man speaking says.

[BABZ]

Is this same for a Audi A1 1.4 Sportback???

[Venezia]

This seems dangerously disengenuous to not show what it takes on the other side. Customers who are unprepared may drop wrong parts too far, damage pan, etc.