Suspension Strut Overview

Suspension Strut Overview






1 Shock Absorber

• Individually replaceable

• Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• On vehicles with electronic damping (Audi magnetic ride), the damping system must be programmed each time a shock absorber is replaced vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B).

2 Buffer Stop

• Not installed on vehicles with electronically controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride).

3 Protective Sleeve

4 Coil Spring

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Suspension Strut ] Front Suspension.

• Note color code.

• Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Spring allocation via PR No.

These numbers can be found on vehicle data plate.

• Surface of spring coil may not be damaged.

5 Axial Groove Ball Bearing

6 Suspension Strut Bearing

• Note installation direction.

7 Nut

• 60 Nm

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

8 Suspension strut dome

9 Bolt

• 15 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

10 Protective Cap