Shock Absorber Fork, Removing And Installing: Installing

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Attach the shock absorber fork.

• The T-pin -1- of the suspension strut must engage in the groove -arrow- on the shock absorber fork.

-- Install the threaded connections for the components with bonded rubber bushings only until the stop, but do not tighten yet.

• Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten the suspension bolts when the vehicle is in curb weight position or at standard vehicle height.

-- Lifting the wheel bearing in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION, VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING ) or at standard vehicle height. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION ).

• Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .