Removing and installing upper links (coil springs): Audi A6 C6

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove suspension strut with mounting bracket (see the separate procedure).
2. Loosen nuts (1) and take out bolts (2).
3. Take out links (3) and (4).
4. Secure upper links (3) and (4) with bolts (2) and nuts (1), but only tighten lightly, so that position of links can still be changed.
5. Adjust height (A).

6. Adjust height (A).
7. Tighten new nuts (1).
8. Check positions of upper links.
9. Repeat adjustment if necessary.
10. Re-install suspension strut (see the separate procedure).

🎬 Video walkthrough

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

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