Audi A4: 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 Support -T10149-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolt - Shock Absorber Mount to Body
- Bolt/Nut - Shock Absorber to Rear Lower Transverse Link
Note
Because of different shock absorber valve systems, only install new shock absorbers from the same manufacturer on both axles, if possible.
Removing
- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to → Chapter "Wheels and Tires".
- Remove the expanding rivets -2-.
- Pull the wind deflector -1- slightly outward -arrow- and remove.
- Turn the wheel hub, until a wheel bolt hole is at the top.
- Install the -T10149- with a wheel bolt -2- on the wheel hub.
Note
Ignore item -1-.
- Insert the -T10149- in the -VAS6931- and lift the wheel bearing housing slightly.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
- Do not lower the wheel bearing housing with the -VAS6931- if the upper or lower threaded connection for the shock absorber was separated.
- Do not leave the -VAS6931- under the vehicle any longer than necessary.
- Equipped on some models: disconnect the connector -1-.
- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the upper shock absorber fastener.
- Disconnect the connector -1- and remove the shock absorber -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Install the threaded connections up to the stop but do not tighten yet.
Note
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten the threaded connections for the suspension when the vehicle is in curb weight position.
- Lift the wheel bearing in curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight Position, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".
- Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to → Chapter "Need for Axle Alignment, Evaluating".
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Wheel Bearing"
- Refer to → Chapter "Wheels and Tires"
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
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1 - Wheel Bearing Unit
Removing and installing. Refer to
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
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Procedure
WARNING
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Removing
- Tape off the B-pillar in the door arrester area using adhesive
tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Move the door window into the "closed" position.
- Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Rear Door Trim Panels;
