Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2022 Audi RS 7 Sportback, 2022 Audi A7 e Quattro, 2022 Audi A7 Quattro, 2021 Audi S7, and 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the shock absorber fork. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER FORK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Versions with Air Suspension:
- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
- Make sure that during the assembly work, no pressure points are created on the air suspension boot.
-- Remove the air line -2- on the residual pressure valve -1-. The air escapes from this.
-- Free up the air line on the bracket -3-.
TIP:
- The residual pressure valve cannot be removed separately.
- Replace the air spring strut if the residual pressure retaining valve is faulty.
-- Seal both connections.
Equipment Versions with Electronic Damping:
-- Remove the cover -1-.
-- Disconnect the connector by releasing the locking ring -2- upward in direction of -arrows-, and remove the connector.
Continuation for All:
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, and remove the suspension strut. Do not damage the CV boots on the steering, the drive axle as well as the boot.