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Suspension Strut, Servicing, Coil Spring Shock Absorber: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Overview 

Fig 1: Suspension Strut Assembly Overview
GWWA40-10564Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Nut
    • 50 Nm
    • Always replace if removed
  2. Shock Absorber Mount
  3. Washer
  4. Upper Spring Plate with Spring Support
  5. Coil Spring
  6. Spring
  7. Protective Sleeve
  8. Protective Cap
  9. Lower Spring Support
  10. Lower Spring Plate
  11. Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) System 

Fig 2: Shock Absorber Component Overview
GWWA40-10525Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Protective Sleeve
  2. Stop Buffer
  3. Coil Spring
  4. Base Plate
  5. Upper Spring Plate with Spring Support
  6. Washer
  7. Shock Absorber Mount
  8. Nut
    • 50 Nm
    • Always replace if removed
  9. Bracket
  10. Spring
    • Replace if damaged.
  11. Bolt
    • 14 Nm
  12. Protective Cap
  13. Lower Spring Support
  14. Lower Spring Plate
  15. Shock Absorber
    • For the Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) system
  16. Rivet
  17. Suction/Fill Valve with Hose Line
    • Make sure not under tension when installing