Audi A4: Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber, Spring
Overview - Spring
1 - Rear Lower Transverse Link
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Lower Transverse Link, Removing and Installing".
2 - Coil Spring
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Spring, Removing and Installing".
- Installation position. Refer to → Fig. "Coil Spring and Spring Plate Installation Position".
3 - Upper Spring Support
- Installation position. Refer to → Fig. "Coil Spring and Spring Plate Installation Position".
4 - Lower Spring Support
- Installation position. Refer to → Fig. "Coil Spring and Spring Plate Installation Position".
Coil Spring and Spring Plate Installation Position
- The end of the spring -1- must be positioned to the stop on the spring plates -2--arrow-.
- The positioning pins of the spring plate must engage at the top in the holes in the body -3- and at the bottom in the holes in the rear transverse link -4- as shown.
Overview - Shock Absorber
1 - Nut
- 70 Nm + 180º
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
2 - Rear Lower Transverse Link
3 - Shock Absorber
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the allocation.
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Shock Absorber, Removing and Installing".
- Vent and discharge faulty shock absorbers before disposal. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Venting and Draining"
- Shock absorber, checking. Refer to → Chapter "Shock Absorbers, Checking when Removed".
- For equipment versions with electronic damping: "Adapt new control position" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester after replacing.
4 - Cover
- For equipment with electronic damping: with wire retainer
5 - Shock Absorber Mount
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Fig. "Shock Absorber Mount, Removing and Installing".
6 - Bolt
- 50 Nm + 90º
- Replace after removing
7 - Additional Spring
8 - Protective Cover
- Installed in the groove on the additional spring
9 - Bolt
- Replace after removing
Shock Absorber Mount, Removing and Installing
- Shock absorber is removed.
Equipment Versions with Electronic Damping:
- Free up the wire on the cover.
- Unlock the contacts and remove the connector housing from the wire. Refer to → Electrical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr.97; Unlocking and Disassembling from Connector Housings.
- Remove the wiring guide from the nut.
Continuation for All Versions
- Arrange the special tools as shown.
1 - Shock Absorber Set - Socket -T10001/1-
2 - Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 21mm -VAG1332/7-
3 - 8 mm Counterhold-T40279-
4 - Wire
5 - Wrench
6 - Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
7 - Shock Absorber Mount
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Shock Absorber"
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Shock Absorber, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub S
Spring, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump -VAS6179-
Spring Tensioning System -VAS6274-
Spring Tensioning System - Spindle -VAS6274/3-
Spring Tensioning System -
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General information
Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface.
If you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
Set the parking brake.
Switch the emergency flashers on.
Have the passengers exit the vehi
Multi Media Interface
Traffic safety information
Audi recommends only using certain Infotainment
system functions, such as entering a destination
or pairing a mobile device, while the vehicle
is stationary. Always be prepared to stop operating
the Infotainment system in the interest
of your safety and the safety of other
