Replacement of the silent blocks of the stabilizer bar on the front axle of an Audi A5

Remove the wheel hub cover using the tool provided for this purpose.

To secure the vehicle, click on the link below: Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

Take advantage of the fact that the car is on the ground to slightly loosen the wheel studs.

Raise the car using a jack and then finish loosening the wheel studs.

Place the vehicle on a jack stand and remove the wheel.

Before starting the disassembly procedure, repeat the operation for the other side, so that the stabilizer bar is not supported.

Loosen the 7 screws using the xzn 14 socket.

Loosen the 6 screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Locate the 2 silent blocks.

Using the 15 and 16 flat wrenches, loosen the connecting rods coupled to the stabilizer bar. Carry out the operation on both sides.

Using the 1/4 ratchet and the 13 socket, release the silent blocks. 2 screws on each collar.

Hold the stabilizer bar to prevent it from falling suddenly. It is now free.

Before removing the used silent blocks, pay careful attention to the direction in which they were mounted.

Compare the new parts with the old ones to see if they fit.

Clean the stabilizer bar.

Position the new parts while paying attention to the direction.

Replace the stabilizer bar, making sure that the silent blocks are in the correct position in the housing provided for this purpose.

Start by tightening the silent-block collars with the ratchet and the 13 socket.

Screw the stabilizer bar back onto the connecting rods using the 15 and 16 wrenches.

Tighten everything.

Reposition the plate under the engine.

Put the vehicle back on the ground.