Servicing suspension strut (coil springs): Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

• Special tools named: spring compressor
• Renewed: nut

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• When compressing coil spring, ensure that spring is correctly seated in spring retainerVAS 6046/3(arrow).
• Ensure that coil spring is seated correctly in spring retainerVAS 6046/3(arrow).
• The top spring plate must be fitted onto the spring so that the markings (arrows C) are opposite the coupling rod attachment (1).The centre lines (A) and (B) must be parallel.
• The end of the spring coil must lie against the stop on the top spring seat (arrow 1).
• Ensure that protective sleeve is clipped into top spring plate (arrow 2).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove suspension strut .
2. Set up tools on suspension strut as shown in illustration.
3. When compressing coil spring, ensure that spring is correctly seated in spring retainerVAS 6046/3(arrow).
4. Compress coil spring until top spring plate is free.
5. Unscrew nut from piston rod and take off shock absorber mounting.

6. Pull off top spring plate with protective sleeve and remove coil spring together with spring compressor.
7. Insert top spring seat (2) in top spring plate (1).
8. Compress coil spring using spring compressorVAS 6046 and spring retainersVAS 6046/3.
9. Ensure that coil spring is seated correctly in spring retainerVAS 6046/3(arrow).
10. Position coil spring together with spring compressorVAS 6046 on bottom spacer with rubber spring seat.
11. Fit protective sleeve and top spring plate onto piston rod. [Note: The top spring plate must be fitted onto the spring so that the markings (arrows C) are opposite the coupling rod attachment (1).The centre lines (A) and (B) must be parallel.]
12. The end of the spring coil must lie against the stop on the top spring seat (arrow 1).
13. Ensure that protective sleeve is clipped into top spring plate (arrow 2).
14. Install shock absorber mounting and fit new nut on piston rod.
15. Slacken off spring compressorVAS 6046 and detach from coil spring.
16. Install suspension strut .

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (A4 B8 Saloon) — 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 A4 B8 Saloon

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