Shock Absorber: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Audi A6 and 2001 Audi A6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Unbolt shock absorber from axle beam and remove shock absorber from axle beam. See Fig 1 .
Pull axle down slightly to remove coil spring. Unbolt upper shock absorber mounting bolts. Remove shock absorber.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shock Absorber

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