Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Overview

Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Overview






1 - Upper Spring Support

2 - Coil Spring

• Be aware of the various suspension versions

• Note the following when assembling Coil Spring

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring

3 - Low Spring Support

• Spring end rotated up to stop

• There are two different versions: one is pure rubber and the other is galvanized rubber

• Allocation, refer to the parts catalog.

• Whenever replacing a part or performing a repair near the rear coil springs, the rubber spring support with a galvanized contact surface must be replaced with a new rubber spring support. If a rubber spring support is already installed, do not replace it.

4 - Bolt

• 180 Nm

5 - Bolt

• 50 Nm + 45° turn

• Always replace if removed.

6 - Shock Absorbers

• only shock absorbers with the same part number may be installed on the left and right

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber

• There are different suspension versions. Refer to => [ PR Number Explanations ] Application and ID and to the vehicle data label.

• faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal => [ Rear Gas-Filled Strut, Venting ] Rear Gas-Filled Strut, Venting

• Shock Absorber, Checking, refer to => [ Shock Absorbers, Checking when Removed ] Shock Absorbers, Checking When Removed

• On vehicles with electronically-controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), the control position must be reprogrammed each time a shock absorber is replaced using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

7 - Washer

• Serves as corrosion protection

• Always install