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Replacement and Maintenance of Control Arms

Model: Audi A6 MK 1, C4 - Years 1994-1997
Part: Control arm

This is a simple operation that you can perform yourself by following this straightforward guide. First, remove the wheel in question. Then, using the provided jack, lift your vehicle and secure it on appropriate jack stands. Now you can remove the bolt indicated at the back of the brake rotor. This will detach the lower part of the control arm connected to the hub. Next, extract the removed part to install the new piece. Then retrace the described steps in reverse for reassembling the various components used. And you're done!

Updated on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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