Removing and installing shock absorbers — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes SF, SG

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• If there is moisture in the area of the connector, blow compressed air on the contacts on the shock absorber and the connector.

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen wheel bolts.
2. Raise vehicle 20.1Description of work; Raising vehicle with lifting platform and trolley jack.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Use tensioning straps T10038 to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both sides.
5. Turn wheel hub until one of the wheel bolt holes is at the top.

6. Attach support T10149 with a wheel bolt.
7. Preload suspension link slightly using engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 or engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
8. Disconnect connector (1) on shock absorber (2).
9. Pull line off shock absorber (2)(arrow). [Note: If there is moisture in the area of the connector, blow compressed air on the contacts on the shock absorber and the connector.]
10. Remove nut (arrow).
11. Pull bolt (1) out of shock absorber (2).
12. Unscrew upper bolt (arrow) of shock absorber.
13. Remove shock absorber (1).
14. Lower suspension link.
15. Clip line into shock absorber (12)(arrow).
16. Fit electrical connector (1) on shock absorber (2) and engage audibly.
17. Pull out engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 or engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A from underneath the vehicle.
18. Remove support T10149.

🎬 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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