2010 Audi S4 Lower control arm replacment DIY
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Replacement of the lower front control arms on a 2010 (B8) Audi S4
There are (2) styles of lower control arms:
Models up to production date 11/2/2009 (M12 Ball Joints) -
and Models from production date 11/3/2009 (M14 Ball Joints)
Make sure you know which one your car is before ordering parts. Torque specs differ on both as well.
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So, this is three times I've turned to your videos for clarification on how to do suspension work on my Audi. Thanks bro.
Профессионал!!! А конструкция шаровой опоры прямого рычага довольно интересна!
Great videos! It always helps to have the correct tools
One of the best How-To videos around. Great work! Would of been nice if you had shown how to get the correct ride height before torqueing the bolts; how high do you raise the brake disk? Thanks
Before starting the job and with the wheels on the car and car on the ground simply measure the distance from wheel hub centre to the bottom of fender arch. This measurment will give you the correct ride height when torquing the control arms.
@@seat786 Thanks for confirming. I came to the same conclusion after giving it some thought.
WHOA!!!!! out of your comfort zone there... B8 for crying outloud!!! Awesome though!!! Keep it up....
PS: Looking manlier with that beard there, Justin!!!
When some idiot at the Audi factory decided to fit the bolt keeping the lower rear in place, they fitted it from the wheel side so when I came to replace the arm the bolt would only pull out half way as it would catch on the plastic fuel lines on the chassis which are a nightmare to remove. The arm was obviously fitted prior to the fuel lines being fitted.
Why does the large separate ball joint have to be installed onto the arm first? I was planning to install, secure with pinch bolt, then torque. It may still spin? But can use a large security torx to hold from bottom?
Or can you not get a torque wrench on due to the CV boot?
Subscribed, will deft watch this again when i do mine.
Brilliant channel since I've just purchased a 1999 S4 that's in need of some love. Starts to smell of fuel after accerlerating. Have checked the lines under the engine covers but cannot really find anything obvious? Any ideas? Injector O-rings leaking?
I see you had different tire wear on the front tires, which is one of the symptoms of bad control arm bushings as well I believe
Hi Justin, will the M14 ball joint have a 14mm nut holding it on? Thanks, Jack.
Quick question I need to do this is this the same for the 2010 Audi A4 Quattro premium plus 2.0 turbo? Kinda looks the same? Thanks in advance and new SUBSCRIBER!
Great video. 2 Questions:
1. Can you explain how you positioned / adjusted for ride height? This will be critical for me so that I can do this at home.
2. Why not just replace the bushings and ball joints? The control arms themselves can be reused. Naturally, a press is needed but these can be had for a reasonable price vs. buying a new suspension / control arm kit.
Thank you
More Cowbell use a piece of wood under the brake caliper and lower the car till the suspension is loaded/right height or push it up with a jack then torque everything
It’s just better and easier to replace the entire control arm and owner went with a density control arms for more stiffness
@@josebarajas5294 thanks for the video; bushings are approx. 1/10 of the price of the control arm so I agree with More Cowbell on this one, unless the control arm shows signs of being out of spec.
Any chance you can talk us through that step you missed around 12 minutes in? I'm having some serious trouble getting that triple square bolt out on the driver side. Not much space to work with. Thanks
I would love to see some b6 and b7 content on your channel.
Like a 4.2 Chain guide replacement?
@@JustinBallou01 great channel!!
This was a great video and I want to replace my control arms on my 2011 B8 S4 but you have a huge advantage with the huge garage and lift.
I think I heard you say that you're in scal. Maybe I can just bring my car to you?
Yeah, NO..
Is this your car or have you just been working on it for a while?
Not my car
You gotta wear eye protection buddy! Great content as always.
Yeah... I know. PEP
Hey how is it goin man, question about the 2.7t. The fuel pump not working have anything to do with the injectors not pumping fuel. Sent fuel manually to the fuel pump but car dont want to start up. Was running and starting perfectly
Justin, do you know of any shop that can Dyno test a B5S4 on an engine stand. I want to test a rebuilt motor before putting it back in car. Thanks!
can you re-use the lower rear nuts and bolts that bolts to subframe? Or do you absolutely need to replace them as they are stretch bolts ?
I have a questions regarding aftermarket wheels.I want to replace oem wheels on my b7 s4.My stock wheels are 18x8 with 45 offset.If i get 18x8.5 wheels does ecu have to be reprogrammed to new wheels dimensions?My friend said that after i put aftermarket wheels it will mess with abs system.
A link to the control arms would be more than helpful. Thank you.
You can find them on ecs or fcpeuro
You dont need to unscrew the 21mm on top of the ball joint. Save some time
Any amazon ball joint separator work?
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Great video! Would you happen to have a part # and brand for the ball joint separator tool that you used? Thanks
smile.amazon.com/OTC-6297-Ball-Joint-Separator/dp/B0015PN010/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1541431085&sr=8-8&keywords=ball+joint+separator
Thank you. I appreciate it
Thank you
hey im doing a similar job but only going to replace the big bushings on the lower control arms. Do you think the spreader tool and heat you used on the ball joints would damage them?
carfreaks1024 More than likely you will damage the ball joints. You can buy separate ball joints as well.
@@JustinBallou01 do you have the part number for the ball joint?
im talking about the ball joint in the curved lower control arm not the straight one.
Could you not just replace the bushing if the ball joint was still ok?
I would say it's good preventative measures. I thought about doing just the bushings and then thought the ball joint will soon go . I would recommend do this in one go 👍
Funny, my 034 lower control arms just arrived for my B5.
hey justin i just got my first s4 b5 and it idles really high, can reach up to 1800 rpm, and if you give it gas really quick it drops but comes back right up to 1800.. if the engine is cold ots 1100 rpm.. i have looked for vacum leaks but cant find any, i have tryed a new maf but nothing changed.. u have anny suggestion for what to look for ?
also it makes a weird klung when you give it gas or let of gas.. like something is lose or badley worn, makes much less noise and less pull when cold.. feels like it comes from the back but someone said motormount but i don't know.. please help
Motor mount for sure. Also sounds like your engine is completely blown a total loss. That sucks
How much should this job cost?
I have the same question, a german mechanic wants to charge me $2500. 1900 for parts and 600 labor
Edgardo M Pacheco I got quoted $1300 for all 4 corners control arms full replace with labor on my 2010 s5 v8
Man I need your lift and your workspace 😆😆
I live in the I.E.
When more power? :)
Not my car.
@@JustinBallou01 Not now, maybe when.
Hey justin need to pick your brain, got a cam angle sensor fault: implausible signal, after changing the head on a 2000 s4 please help