Audi Q5 lower control arm Replacement 

Thank you Stephen 👊

You only need to torque the inner bolt at ride height. The inner bolt uses a rubber bushing. The outer ball joint can be torqued anytime.

same here

I used this one: www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-26553-BALL-JOINT-SEPARATOR/dp/B0955H22QD/ref=asc_df_B0955H22QD/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532546161982&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4394053596716579959&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003205&hvtargid=pla-1423949755333&psc=1

Hey, mine barely fit on the side of the bolt and it ended up breaking the bolt at the same time it came out. Sounded like a gunshot.

The part states that it fits 2009-2010 Q5, so its not exactly the same.

Is it possible your wheel just seems to be stiff because you now have all new tight ball joints or is it unusually stiff?

Hey Dave, thanks for replying . In fact, i left the mechanic garage and drove 16 km to home. And its insanely stiff. Do you believe i should give more time ?

@@hanksdinelli2480 no that doesn’t sound right I have replaced every control alarm on my ‘97 A4 and it steered beautifully

@@hanksdinelli2480 if it is insanely stiff something is binding and if you continue to drive it like that it will just wear out whatever is binding

Was there before replacing the suspension?? Check the u joints of the steering column inside and outside the car , if u have steering wheel light on can be some malfunction on the steering on electric rack

I think I paid about $150 for it. It was not an OEM part.

where did you get it? and was the ball joint smaller than the original?

My issue was a worn and loose outer ball joint which is an integral part of the arm and cannot be replace separately. If your bushings are shot then the ball joint is probably not far behind. The entire arm cost $125 from Autozone. A Genuine Audi control arm will cost you $440. I think $900 is a bit much and probably what a dealership would charge if not more.

Clunking over bumps

​@daveraymond2265 really good video. Did you had any vibration in the steering wheel while braking? Got a knocking noise from the front while I drive slow and slightly press the brakes through potholes or pull hard and when I'm doing 70mph and press the brake I get a bit of vibration in the steering wheel. Thanks

Hey I’m having the same issues with my Q5, did you end up figuring it out? If so any tips you can offer me? Thanks !