Audi Q5: Overview - Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint
1 - Bolt
- Always replace if removed
2 - Guide Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Guide Link, Removing and Installing".
- There are conventional and hydraulic bonded rubber bushings. For the
correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog
- Conventional Bonded Rubber Bushing for Guide Link, Replacing, 65 mm
diameter. Refer to
→ Chapter "Guide Link Bonded Rubber Bushing, Removing and Installing,
Standard Bonded Rubber Bushing 65 mm Diameter".
- Replacing the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing 75 mm for the guide link.
Refer to → Chapter "Guide Link Bonded Rubber Bushing, Removing and Installing,
Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing 75 mm Diameter"
3 - Nut
- 70 Nm +180º
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil
Spring".
4 - Wheel Bearing Housing
5 - Bolt
- 40 Nm
- Always replace if removed
6 - Nut
- Always replace if removed
- There are different versions. For allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
- There are different versions and tightening specifications.
- After loosening threaded connection of guide control arm to wheel
bearing housing, adhesive residue must be removed on thread of linkage
stub.
7 - Ball Joint
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Ball Joint, Removing and Installing".
- There are different versions. For allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
Note
- Note the installation position.
- Install the ball joint into the wheel bearing housing as far as the
contact surface.
8 - Nut
- There are different versions. For allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
- There are different versions and tightening specifications.
- Always replace if removed
- After loosening threaded connection on the ball joint to the wheel
bearing housing, adhesive residue must be removed on thread of linkage
stub.
9 - Nut
- 90 Nm +90º
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil
Spring".
10 - Control Arm
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Control Arm, Removing and Installing".
- There are different versions. For allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
- Replacing bearings for track control arm. Refer to → Chapter "Control Arm
Ball Bearing, Replacing"
11 - Bolt
- Always replace if removed
12 - Nut
13 - Bolt
- Always replace if removed
14 - Nut
- 70 Nm +180º
- Always replace if removed
- Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil
Spring".
15 - Left/Right Front Level Control System Sensor -G78-/-G79-
- Only sensors of the same version may be installed.
- Only remove and install or replace completely. Refer to
→ Chapter "Left/Right Front Level Control System Sensor -G78-/-G289-,
Removing and Installing".
- The sensor lever must point toward the back
- The headlamp basic setting must be checked after loosening. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; Headlamps; Headlamp, Adjusting.
- If the level control system sensor was removed and installed on a
vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was
loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed using the Vehicle
Diagnostic Tester. Refer to
→ Chapter "Control Position, Programming".
- If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane
assist, the Directional Stabilization Assistance Control Module -J759-
must be calibrated again. Refer to
→ Chapter "Lane Assist, Calibrating".
16 - Bolt
17 - Shock Absorber Fork
Nut versions for the control arm and guide link bracket
- Hex - collar nut -A- M12 wrench
21 mm
Tightening specification: 145 Nm
- Hex - combination nut -B- M12
18 mm
Tightening specifications: 110 Nm
- Hex - combination nut -B- M12
21 mm
Tightening specification: 120 Nm
- Hex - combination nut -B- M14
21 mm
Tightening specification: 140 Nm
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Puller - Ball Joint -T40010A-
Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 18mm -VAG1332/10-
or
Torque Wrench 1332 I
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Puller - Ball Joint -T40010A-
Note
During MY 2010, guide links with standard bonded rubber
bushings were r
1 - Nut
40 Nm
Always replace if removed
2 - Upper Front Control Arm
3 - Upper Rear Control Arm
4 - Bolt
Always replace if removed
5 - Washer
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SEE MORE:
1 - Center Console
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Center Console".
2 - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover".
3 - Trim Panel
For the steering column switch modul
Removing
Caution
Move the front seat to the highest possible
position. This reduces the spring force when removing
and installing the seat height adjuster.
Seat height adjustment handle:
- Pull seat height adjustment handle -1-
up as far as the stop and hold it in that position.
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