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Upper Control Arm, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Installation Is The Reverse Of Removal, With Special Attention To The Following: 

Tightening Specifications. Refer To OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .

NOTE:

Bonded Rubber Bushings Can Only Be Turned To A Limited Extent. Only Tighten Suspension Screws When Vehicle Is In Curb Weight Or Control Position.

-- Insert the upper control arm and the bolts -4 and 5-.

Fig 1: Identifying Booth Joint Pins In Upper Control Arm
GWWA40-10209Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Install The Nuts -3 And 6- And Tighten By Hand.

-- Insert Both Of Upper Control Arm Joint Pins -2- In The Wheel Bearing Housing And Insert The Bolt -1-.

NOTE:

Push The Upper Control Arms Down As Far As Possible While Tightening The Bolts!

-- Tighten the threaded connection -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Booth Joint Pins In Upper Control Arm
GWWA40-10209Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Lifting Wheel Bearing To Curb Weight Position. Refer To WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .

NOTE:

The Upper Control Arm Must Be Pressed Toward The Inside Of The Vehicle When Tightening The Nuts -3 And 6-.

-- Tighten The Nuts -3 And 6-.

-- Tighten The Wheel. Refer To WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- An Axle Alignment May Be Required. Refer To EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .