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mbagge01
January 21st, 2018, 01:24
I just finished up replacing a front rear lower control arm on my rs6 with a MYele HD and noticed that the portion of the control arm that connects to the subframe has 2 small rubber spaces that sit it the space around the center grommet and can slide out. I took them out thinking there were just there for shipping but noticed the control arm I replaced had them still in there. Does anyone know if they are needed as I left them out when I put the control arm back on.
hahnmgh63
January 21st, 2018, 02:37
They help support and stiffen the bushings. Without them the bushing will wear faster and the suspension will be slightly softer.
Bigglezworth
January 23rd, 2018, 02:51
They need to be in. They are to be inserted on the front side of the bushing facing the ball joint.
mbagge01
January 23rd, 2018, 05:35
Since they go in the front facing location, do either of you think there would be a chance that I could squeeze them in there with the control arm in.