1997 Audi A4 control arms

1997 AUDI A4
205,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • MANUAL
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JACKFIRE57
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How hard is it to replace myself and how to do it ?
Aug 28, 2008 at 4:38 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jackfire57, Depends on your mechanical abilities regarding the term hard. You need to remove ball joints so a remover is necessary.


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Aug 29, 2008 at 8:30 AM
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JACKFIRE57
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Would like detailed instructions on the replacement of A4 Control Arms .
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:04 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Remove any bolt that are holding the arms and the ball joints and you can get them out.

Replace 1 arm at a time.
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:32 AM
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JACKFIRE57
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Thank u ,it sounds like something i can handle .
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:37 AM
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