Shock absorber
- 1 - Nut, 25 Nm, self-locking, be sure to replace
- 2 — Shock absorber support
- 3 — Compression stroke buffer
- 4 - Protective cover
- 5 - Shock absorber, pay attention to the difference in the design of the chassis
Removal
Warning: A special tool is required to remove the shock absorber. AUDI service stations use the VAG1752/1 compression tool, the VAG 1752/9 adapter and the VAG 1752/16 spring holder for this purpose.
1. Mark the direction of rotation of the wheel with an arrow on the tire. Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Raise and place the rear of the car on stands and remove the wheel.
2. Remove the spring, refer to Section Removal and installation a coil spring.
3. Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the bolt (the shield is not shown in the accompanying illustration).
4. Unscrew the bolt (2).
Warning: The wheel cover is not removable.
5. Remove the shock absorber.
6. When loosening and tightening the shock absorber support mounting nuts, hold the rod from turning. AUDI service stations use special tool 3017A for this.
Installation
1. Install the support on the shock absorber and secure it with a new self-locking nut to torque 25Nm.
2. Tighten the bolts (2) to torque 36Nm. Observe the position of the lower mount.
3. First tighten the shock absorber lower mounting nut (1) to torque 30Nm.
4. Reinstall the spring, refer to the relevant Section.
5. Observing the direction of rotation of the wheel, secure the rear wheel, lower the car onto the wheels and only then tighten the wheel mounting bolts to the torque 120Nm.
The tightening of the lower shock absorber mounting nut must be done as follows:
1. Lower the vehicle onto its wheels.
2. Loosen the lower shock absorber mount.
3. Press the car suspension several times.
4. Tighten the new nut (1) to torque 150 Nm and then turn it at an angle of 90°.
(Material republished from the website: «AUDImanual.ru»)