Removing and installing shock absorber - four-wheel drive vehicles — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

📋 Procedure

1. Before starting work, measure distance (a) from centre of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing with vehicle standing on its wheels.
2. Raise vehicle on lifting platform.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Remove wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (rear).
5. Discharge DRC system .

6. If vehicle is equipped with driver-adjustable DRC and variable damping, unplug electrical connector (1) on additional element with integral DC motor and move clear.
7. Remove union nut (2) and move hose clear.
8. Turn the wheel hub until one of the bores for the wheel bolts is at the top.
9. Attach support T10149 with wheel bolt (arrow).
10. Fit support T10149 in engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A and raise wheel bearing housing slightly.
11. Remove bolts (1).
12. Release and unplug connector (2).
13. Detach retainer (1).
14. Unclip retaining tabs (1) and detach stone deflector (2).
15. Remove bolt (2) and take off washer (1).
16. Take out shock absorber downwards. [Note: Bonded rubber bushes can only be turned to a limited extent. The suspension mountings must therefore only be tightened when the suspension is in the unladen position or reference position.Lift suspension to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs) .]
17. Charge DRC system .
18. Install wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (rear).
19. Secure wheel .

🎬 Video walkthrough

Independent video tutorial by AUTODOC (YouTube) — a helpful visual companion to the steps above.

How to change rear shock absorber on AUDI A4 B8 Saloon

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