Overview - Shock Absorber, Excluding RS Competition

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shock Absorber With Components

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

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- Replace after removing
Rear Lower Transverse Link
Shock Absorber
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information for the allocation.
- Removing and installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Vent and discharge faulty shock absorbers before disposal. Refer to REAR GAS-FILLED SHOCK ABSORBERS, VENTING AND DRAINING
- Shock Absorber, Checking. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBERS, CHECKING WHEN REMOVED .
- On equipment versions with electronic damping: after replacing. Refer to ELECTRONIC DAMPING BASIC SETTING .
Cover
- For equipment with electronic damping: with wire retainer
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- 35 Nm
- Replace after removing
Shock Absorber Mount
- Removing and installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, EXCLUDING RS COMPETITION .
Bolt
- 50 Nm + 90°
- Replace after removing
Additional Spring
Protective Cover
- Installed in the groove on the additional spring
Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .