Removing and installing shock absorber/spring: Audi TT Mk1

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk1 (8N)

• Special tools named: V.A.G 1359/2
• Renewed: if necessary

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Detach connector (1) from speed sensor.
2. Unclip speed sensor wire from bracket.
3. With vehicle standing on its wheels, remove bolts (1). If necessary, lift vehicle until bolts are accessible.
4. Raise vehicle to working height, thus relieving load on coil spring.
5. Take out spring.

6. Check whether lower spring plate (zinc) is damaged.
7. Renew if necessary.
8. Install spring together with upper spring plate.
9. Use gearbox jack V.A.G 1359/2- to press rear axle upwards.
10. Bolt shock absorber to body. Tightening torque: 30 Nm + 90°. — 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) + 90°
11. With vehicle standing on its wheels, remove bolts (1). If necessary, lift vehicle until bolts are accessible.
12. Raise vehicle to working height, thus relieving load on coil spring.
13. Remove hexagon bolt (2) securing shock absorber to axle.
14. Take out shock absorber.

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (A3 2 (8PA)) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change rear shock absorber on AUDI A3 2 (8PA)

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