Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Assembly Overview
- Upper Spring Support
- Coil Spring
- Be aware of the various suspension versions.
- Note the following when assembling. Refer to Note COIL SPRING .
- Removing and installing, refer to COIL SPRING .
- Lower Spring Support
- Spring end rotated up to stop.
- There are two different versions: one is pure rubber and the other is galvanized rubber.NOTE:
Whenever replacing a part or performing a repair near the rear coil springs, the rubber spring support with a galvanized contact surface must be replaced with a new rubber spring support. If a rubber spring support is already installed, do not replace it.
- Bolt
- 180 Nm
- Bolt
- 50 Nm + 45° turn
- Always replace after removing it.
- Shock Absorbers
- Only shock absorbers with the same part number may be installed on the left and right.
- Removing and installing, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER .
- Be aware of the various suspension versions. Refer to PR NUMBER EXPLANATIONS .
- Faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal. Refer to REAR GAS-FILLED STRUT, VENTING or AUDI MAGNETIC RIDE (AMR) REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS, VENTING .
- Check removed shock absorber. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBERS, REMOVED, CHECKING .
- On vehicles with electronically-controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), the control position must be reprogrammed each time a shock absorber is replaced using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B.
- Washer
- Serves as corrosion protection.
- Always install.