Air Spring

Assembly overview





Tightening torque for all air lines on the Audi A6 is 2 Nm (9 inch lbs.).
1 - Self-locking hex nut, 27 Nm
^ Always replace after disassembly
^ first remove air compressor plugs
2 - Air spring
^ Installing Fig. 1
3 - Shock absorber
4 - Clip
5 - Self-locking nut, tighten to 70 Nm + tighten another 90°.
^ Always replace after disassembly
6 - Washer
7 - Air spring shock absorbers
8 - Hex bolt M12 x 1.5 x 95
^ Always replace after disassembly
9 - Connection piece
10 - Air line
^ Clip the air lines into markings provided for them.
11 - Connection piece
12 - Hex bolt, 45 Nm





Fig. 1 Installation of air strut
Bayonet - connection must be absolutely clean.
^ Coat rubber sealing rings -1- and -2- with lithium - grease G 052 150 A2.
^ Close bayonet - connection by simultaneous pressing and turning.