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
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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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
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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Component Location Overview - Seat Versions
Overview - Front Seat
I - Standard Seat
Equipment:
Manual seat length/height and angle adjustment
Manual backrest angle adjuster
Height-adjustable headrest
Cargo net
Footwell lamp
Optional equipment:
Power seat length/height and a
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