Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Overview

Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Overview






1 - Upper Spring Support

2 - Coil Spring

• There are different versions of the suspension.

• Note the following when assembling => [ 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. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA). Make sure the repainted area if facing upward when installing the coil spring. It is matte and somewhat thicker in contract to the rest of the spring. There is often a sag or drop on the second coil. ] Coil Spring.

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

3 - Lower 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 Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• 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.

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.

• Be aware of the various suspension versions. Refer to => [ Explanations of the Production Control Numbers (PR Number) ] Application and ID.

• Always release gas and drain malfunctioning shock absorbers before disposal. Refer to => [ Rear Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying ] Rear Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying.

• Check removed shock absorber. Refer to => [ Shock Absorbers, Removed, Checking ] Shock Absorbers, Removed, Checking.

• 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, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051).

7 - Washer

• Installed on vehicles with an aluminum wheel bearing housing.

• Serves as corrosion protection.

• Always install.

8 - Lower Transverse Link

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link.

9 - Wheel Bearing Housing

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.