Exploded view of suspension strut — AUDI
Exploded view of suspension strut on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Exploded view of suspension strut
Standard and sports running gear
Self-locking nut, 30 Nm
Always replace after removing
Rubber bush
Apply talc before fitting
Upper spring plate
Damping ring
Apply talc before fitting
Different thicknesses; for assignment refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Buffer stop
Insert in protective sleeve
Item
and fit jointly in damping ring
Item
Protective sleeve
Coil spring
Surface of spring winding must not be damaged
Pay attention to colour code; for assignment refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Heed PR no. (factory code) on vehicle data sticker prior to replacement
Anchor
Protective cap
Lower spring plate
With stop for coil spring
Shock absorber
Can be replaced separately
For assignment, refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Vehicles with sports running gear are fitted with gas-filled dampers
Checking
Chapter
Heed PR no. (factory code) on vehicle data sticker prior to replacement
Anchor
Disposal
Chapter
Standard running gear with self-levelling suspension at rear
Self-locking nut, 30 Nm
Always replace after removing
Rubber bush
Apply talc before fitting
Upper spring plate
Damping ring
Apply talc before fitting
Different thicknesses; for assignment refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Connection piece with spacer
M14x1.5
On replacing the pressure pipes, the connection piece must also be renewed as only heavy-duty M16x1.5 pressure pipes are now available
Installation position of pressure pipes: Saloon
Fig.
, Avant
Fig.
Attach to piston rod
Take care not to twist connection piece when tightening self-locking nut
O-ring
Coat with silicone grease; for silicone grease refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Insert in annular grooves of piston rod
Washer
Buffer stop
Coil spring
Surface of spring winding must not be damaged
Pay attention to colour code; for assignment refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Heed PR no. (factory code) on vehicle data sticker prior to replacement
Anchor
Installation position
Anchor
Protective cap
Lower spring plate
With stop for coil spring
Installation position
Anchor
Shock absorber
For assignment, refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Checking
Chapter
Heed PR no. (factory code) on vehicle data sticker prior to replacement
Anchor
Disposal
Chapter
Installation position of pressure pipes for self-levelling suspension - Saloon
a
Installation angle of pressure pipe on left side of vehicle approx. 30°
b
Installation angle of pressure pipe on right side of vehicle approx. 20°
L
Left side of vehicle
R
Right side of vehicle
F
Direction of travel
Installation position of pressure pipes for self-levelling suspension - Avant
a
Installation angle of pressure pipe on left side of vehicle approx. 80°
b
Installation angle of pressure pipe on right side of vehicle approx. 65°
L
Left side of vehicle
R
Right side of vehicle
F
Direction of travel
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