Hi guys, I own a 1996 B5. First off I'm a total noob when it comes to Audis. I've owned Acuras most of my life, but about 4 months ago, I got tired of cheap Honda plastic . Now, my mechanic tells me my control arms in the rear suspension need changing. However, I can't seem to find control arms for the rear suspension on the net. Everything I find is for the front end of the car. Can anyone tell how many control arms are in the rear end of a 1996 B5? I've looked for schematics, but I couldn't find any... Also, can anyone tell me where I could find those control arms? Thanx!

 

the rear control arms are usually pretty sturdy. it's the bushing that go. i believe it's 3 on each side. there's an upper, lower and rear. click on the a4 page and there will be a thread that has a ton of sites. i know LKQ on ebay should have them but they're kinda expensive for used parts

 

http://www.purems.com/products/products.php/CA=1473

i would ask the mechanic if its just the bushings. cause thats cheaper. he's probly just telling you control arms so he can make more money