Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber And Spring

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber & Spring

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Bolt
- 50 Nm +45°
- Replace after removing
Shock Absorber
- Removing and Installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal. Refer to REAR GAS-FILLED SHOCK ABSORBERS, VENTING AND DRAINING .
Bolt
- Replace after removing
Lower Transverse Link
Clip
- Serves as an assembly aid
Coil Spring
- Removing and Installing. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Upper Spring Support
- Place on body "tab".
Lower Spring Support
- Spring end rotated up to stop
- Insert the pin into the hole in the spring mount on the transverse link when installing -arrow-.
Nut
- 70 Nm +180°
- Replace after removing
- Tighten the threaded connection in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .