How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 2.0 TDI 16V Audi A3 8P Sportback
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 E-Power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 FSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 FSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2 V6 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI 16V quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.8 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.2 TSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) S3 quattro … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on AUDI A3 2 (8PA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A3 8PA. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Torx bit T27
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Crow bar
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Buy tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A3 8PA. Professionals recommend:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A3 8PA. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A3 8PA. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the fasteners of the locker. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T27.
  8. Step 8
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    Move the part aside.
  9. Step 9
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 11
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Audi A3 8PA – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A3 8PA. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  16. Step 16
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  17. Step 17
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar.
  18. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 19
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 20
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A3 8PA. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  21. Step 21
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  22. Step 22
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
  23. Step 23
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  24. Step 24
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    Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
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