Suspension Strut Overview

Suspension Strut Overview






1 Shock absorber

• Suspension strut, removing and installing, refer to => [ Suspension Strut ] Suspension Strut

• individually replaceable

• Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

• 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 diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051-.

2 Stop Buffer

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

3 Protective Sleeve

4 Coil Spring

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Suspension Strut, Servicing ] Front Suspension

• Note color code

• Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

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

• Always replace if removed.

8 Suspension Strut Dome

9 Bolt

• 15 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.