GDJT Allroad^2

So I have the A8 up on jackstands and I'm following the procedure <a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel28.shtml">here</a>.

I have the nut off the bolt that holds the top set of control arms arm, but the bolt won't budget. I put some WD40/losener spray stuff on it, let it sit, applied a second dose a few hours later, and it still won't budge. Any ideas how to get it out? I have some nice Bilstiens here and they're ready to go.

Dan McBoost

... extension and hammer it out. Just did it.\

Fronts done

airbil

Careful not to burn any rubber and other essentials of course.

JimR

WD40 isn't it.

GDJT Allroad^2

It's not WD40, it's PB Penetrating Catalyst

ex-a8drifter

Is there a reason to drop those arms? I didn't have to drop mine for front spring install.

JimR

Now that you mention it, neither did I.

kevinr

because by the time I get them out they are ruined. Dealer p/n is N 034 790 7

Dan McBoost

.... necessary.

A8CT

1) disconnect the sway bar (2) 13mm each side
2) take out the back bolt on the lower straight arm and push down. You can leave the balljoint connected.

You should now have enough room to get the strut out.

Bob