So I followed an Allroad specific CV boot replacement DIY and everything has gone fine until trying to get the two upper control arms back in. I can't hold the knuckle close enough to get the control arms seated. Am I missing something, is there a trick anyone has for doing this? Any help would be highly appreciated so I can drive once again.

 

I think you could use the cars weight to preload the springs.. But then again I don't have an Allroad, I have Avant. Is the ride height system set to upper position? Don't know, just throwing it out there. Good luck

 

try jacking up wheel assembly under rotor, gently

 

yeah with those tips and having someone turning the steering wheel to find the sweet spot, got it back together. thanks to all who posted.