Removing and installing shock absorber mountings — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes S1, 2H

• Special tools named: 3301

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• Bolt on left side of vehicle is screwed into a nut.
• Use a standard nut with a washer instead of the nut of the assembly tool.
• If necessary, counterhold standard nut with spanner.
• The markings on the shock absorber mountings (arrows) must be aligned to the direction of travel.
• Press in shock absorber mounting 5 mm further than dimension specified. Then push it back 5 mm until the rubber lips are uniformly seated on both sides.

📋 Procedure

1. If fitted, unscrew bolt from rear mounting of bevel box.
2. Remove bolts (arrows) for steering rack (1) from ladder frame. [Note: Bolt on left side of vehicle is screwed into a nut.]
3. Unscrew bolt (arrow) from universal joint.
4. Pull off steering rod in (direction of arrow).
5. Pull steering rack forwards until the damping bushes are easily accessible.

6. Combine assembly tool 3301 and assembly tool 3346 with thrust piece VW 454 as shown in the illustration. [Note: Use a standard nut with a washer instead of the nut of the assembly tool.]
7. Tighten standard nut with washer.
8. Pull out shock absorber mounting by pulling threaded rod (3301M) downwards.
9. If necessary, counterhold standard nut with spanner.
10. ⚠ If you use assembly lubricant Electronic Parts Catalogue, the vehicle must not be moved for several hours as otherwise the shock absorber mountings may become twisted. The assembly lubricant Electronic Parts Catalogue must first evaporate. — Press shock absorber mounting into bush. [Note: The markings on the shock absorber mountings (arrows) must be aligned to the direction of travel.]
11. Place component and tools in position as shown in illustration.
12. Pull in shock absorber mounting by pulling threaded rod (3301M) upwards.
13. If necessary, counterhold nut (3301) with spanner. [Note: Press in shock absorber mounting 5 mm further than dimension specified. Then push it back 5 mm until the rubber lips are uniformly seated on both sides.]
14. Fasten steering rack to conductor frame.
15. If fitted, bolt bevel box to rear mounting. [Note: Misalignment of steering wheel following removal and installation of components is permitted within a tolerance of ± 1.5° without requiring wheel alignment.]

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (80 B4) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change rear shock absorbers on AUDI 80 B4 TUTORIAL

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