Hello All..
I am officially brand new to this site as of today. I am in the process of looking for my first Audi right now. However, to help get me in the world of Audi, I am toying with taking on a project a friend has asked me to handle for him. He has recently bought a used A6, and apparently wants his control arms replaced. I am unsure whether it is all controls arms, uppers, lowers, tie rods, etc.... That I will find out, however, my question is based on how tough a job this is. I am very mechanically inclined and have worked on MANY cars. But, this would be a first for an Audi.

1. Any "special tools" needed? ... I do have a full garage, so, the basics and full tool sets are owned... Specialty is what I am asking about here...
2. Are there any parts diagrams, service manual downloads, or anything available through this forum? ... I have been a part of many forums, and know info like this is usually readily available.
3. If a potential job, do I HAVE to put it up on a lift? Can I do it with a jack and jack stands outside my garage?

Otherwise, any info would be great on this topic...
Thanks for the read, and i hope I can join all you owners VERY soon!!

Michael H.
Mobile, AL
USA

 

its a pretty straight forward job for someone mechnically inclined...

no special tools really, even tho the manual calls for two i think.

just make sure you load the suspension before torquing the control arms down

and its going to need an alignment afterwards

 

Kewl... From the research i have been doing, it seems relatively straight forward as well... hmm.. maybe a good project to jump onto make a little dinero on the side and get my Audi interest up..

ThX

 

just like knight said pretty basic job, jack stands would be fine

 

Jonathan..
Me likey your 18" MB wheels.. Very sweet.. I have some similar wheels on my current vehicle, but that would look great on my new Audi one day.. [8D]

 

thanks .they came silver but i repainted them dark bronze/gray.

 

Love that dark bronze/gray look.... Good job...