Quicksilver-A4

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/18665/stockfront.jpg"></center><p>How do I get this bolt out? I removed the nut easily, but the bolt won't budge. I can't turn it at all. It doesn't appear to be threaded (other than where the nut sits), so I tried banging it out with a hammer and it still won't budge. Any ideas?

Bobby Kinstle

Try lifting up the axle.

WClark

It will be somewhat tight even if not rusted in place but once the nut is off you can push it out. Sounds like you want to shoot a little WD40 or penetrating oil in the thread end, the 2 slots and at the head.

Let that sit a bit then put the nut back on 3-4 turns just to protect the end of the bolt, then turn the bolt and tap the nut. Once you have the bolt end flush with the bracket, use a metal rod smaller in diameter than the bolt and tap that to drive the bolt on out.

monkey2

or put a wrench on the bolt head, bust it up & down, y aknow, get it moving, put the nut on just a little, and tap on it with a hammer. Use a chisel and hammer at the split, to spread the gap a little, and do your best to not damage the bolt. they're hard to come by, special strength and all...

Alf Arkin

the New Jersey Devils to beat up on the Avalanche.

Looks like you'll have to hit that sucker real hard.

Let me know how it works out.

Dmak

that should be the easy part of the suspension job.. If your having problems now I would suggest stop and bring it to a shop...

audiohs

The bolt was seized real good. My friend (who installed my suspension) used a propane torch to heat the area up (he also sprayed water on the bushings). Then he doused it with WD-40. It just sucked it up and you can see the rust just dripping down. After that, he used his air hammer and pushed the bolt out. I had to replace the bolt and nut. Got them from the Audi dealership.
(Part#'s N-034-790-7 and N-102-861-02). You can probably find them at a hardware store but just make sure you get the right grade of bolt and the locking nuts.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Mark P

Scott undid the two (on each side) bolts from inside the engine bay as well as one other bolt where the shock/spring sit at the bottom. This proceedure was used because it doesn't disassemble the parts directly related to allignment.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/575423.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/575423.phtml</a</li></ul>

Totalled SuperChargeA4

i just use a mallet and knock the 2 joints off on top instead

Quicksilver-A4

Had a little problem getting the lugs nuts off because they were siezed too. But other than that it's been very smooth.