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Audi Q3: Overview - Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint

Audi Q3 (8U) 2011-2018 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension, Wheels, Steering / Front Suspension / Overview - Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint

Audi Q3. Overview - Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint

1 - Control Arm

  • Control arm with mounting bracket, removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Lower Control Arm, Removing and Installing".

2 - Bonded Rubber Bushing

  • Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Lower Control Arm Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing".

3 - Bolt

  • 70 Nm + 180º
  • Always replace if removed
  • Tighten only in curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".

4 - Subframe

5 - Mounting Bracket

  • Securing.

6 - Bolt

  • 70 Nm + 180º
  • Always replace if removed

7 - Bolts

  • 50 Nm + 90º
  • Always replace if removed

8 - Ball Joint

  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Ball Joint, Removing and Installing".

9 - Nut

  • 60 Nm
  • Always replace if removed
  • Counterhold at socket head of joint bolt when tightening

10 - Wheel Bearing Housing

  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing".

11 - Nut

  • 100 Nm
  • Always replace if removed

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