Rear Shock Absorber - Noise

9220audi02

Number:
89-01
August 15, 1989


Group:
42


Suspension - wheels


Applies To:
80/90 All Model Years

Subject:
Rear shock absorber noise


Use the following procedure to eliminate noise (squeaking, creaking) from the rear suspension when driving over bumps or during braking:

^ raise rear of vehicle
^ remove lower shock absorber bolt
^ separate shock absorber from axle support bracket


CAUTION

Do not allow rear axle to hang from body mounts only, as brake lines could be damaged.





^ apply silicone grease to both sides of lower shock absorber bushings (arrows)
^ install shock absorber to lower bracket using new lock nut. Do not tighten nut
^ repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle
^ lower rear of vehicle to ground
^ torque lower rear shock absorber nuts to 90 N-m (66.ft lb)