Removing and installing suspension strut (coil spring/shock absorber) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

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• When removing coil spring/shock absorber, take care not to damage protective boots on steering and drive shaft.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle on lifting platform.
2. Remove body brace .
3. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and push washer fluid reservoir (1) slightly to one side.
4. Remove wheel .
5. Tie up wheel bearing housing with tensioning strap T10038(1), as shown in illustration.

6. Discharge DRC system .
7. If vehicle is equipped with driver-adjustable DRC and variable damping, detach electrical connector (1) (on additional element with integral DC motor) from bracket, unplug connector and move clear.
8. Remove union screw (2) and move hose clear.
9. Remove bolt (arrow) and detach bracket (1) for brake line and electrical wiring from wheel bearing housing.
10. Remove shock absorber fork .
11. Unscrew nuts (arrows) and take out coil spring/shock absorber. [Note: When removing coil spring/shock absorber, take care not to damage protective boots on steering and drive shaft.]
12. Start by attaching coil spring/shock absorber to body.
13. Tighten new nuts (arrows) in diagonal sequence.
14. Charge DRC system .
15. Fit wheel .

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (A6 2 (C6)) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change a front shock strut on AUDI A6 2 (C6)

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