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Overview - Suspension Strut And Upper Control Arm

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Suspension Strut & Upper Control Arm
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  1. Cap
    • Part of the shock absorber
  2. Spring Seat
    • Note the installation position
  3. Shock Absorber with Lower Spring Plate
    • Different versions. Refer to the parts information.
    • On vehicles with electronic damping (Audi magnetic ride), the damping system the function "Adapt the Control Position" must be performed with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester each time a shock absorber is replaced.
    • If the control position was reprogrammed and if the vehicle has lane assist, then it will then be necessary to calibrate the driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .
  4. Electric Connection
    • Installed on the suspension strut with electronically controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride)
  5. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 180° 
    • Always replace if removed
  6. Wheel Bearing Housing
    • Different versions. Refer to the parts information
  7. Nut
    • Always replace if removed
  8. Protective Sleeve
    • Different versions. Refer to the parts information
  9. Coil Spring
    • Removing and installing. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, SERVICING .
    • Surface of spring coil may not be damaged
    • Different versions. Refer to the parts information
  10. Axial Groove Ball Bearing
  11. Stop Buffer
    • Different versions. Refer to the parts information
  12. Suspension Strut Bearing
    • Pay attention to the installed location, one of the two marking -arrows- on the spring plate must point in the direction of travel. Refer to Installing .
  13. Nut
    • 60 Nm 
    • Always replace if removed
  14. Suspension Strut Dome
  15. Bolt
    • 15 Nm + 90° 
    • Always replace if removed
  16. Cover