Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front springs on AUDI A4 (B7) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) and other AUDI models
How to change Coil spring on Audi A4 B7 2.0 TDI 16V – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring
How to change Coil spring buffer on Audi A4 B7 2.0 TDI 16V – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
HEX bit No.H5.
HEX bit No.H6.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 5
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  8. Step 8
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  9. Step 9
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B7
  11. Step 11
    Replacing Springs on Audi A4 B7 2004 2.0 TDI 16V by yourself
    Remove the wheel.
  12. Step 12
    A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 2005 Springs DIY replacement workshop manual
    Clean all joints of the arm. Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the upper arm fastenings. Use a combination spanner #16.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 15
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    Loosen the tie rod end fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #13.
  16. Step 16
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 17
    How to replace AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI 16V 2005 Springs - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  18. Step 18
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  19. Step 19
    Changing Springs on AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro 2007 by yourself
    Remove the control arms. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  20. Step 20
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  21. Step 21
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the shock strut to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 22
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  23. Step 23
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 24
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  25. Step 25
    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
    Step 26
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Audi A4 B7 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  26. Step 27
    Replacing Springs on Audi A4 B7 2004 2.0 TDI 16V by yourself
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  27. Step 28
    A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 2005 Springs DIY replacement workshop manual
    Remove the suspension strut.
  28. Step 29
    How to change Springs on AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2006 - tips and tricks
    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  29. Step 30
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use WD-40 spray.
  30. Step 31
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    Compress the spring.
  31. Step 32
    How to change Springs on Audi A4 B7 2004 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #18. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  32. Step 33
    How to replace AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI 16V 2005 Springs - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the top strut mount. Use a crowbar.
  33. Step 34
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    Release the coil spring.
  34. Step 35
    Changing Springs on AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro 2007 by yourself
    Remove the spring.
  35. Step 36
    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7. Tip:
    Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 37
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  36. Step 38
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    Compress the spring.
  37. Step 39
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    Install the mount, the boot and the bump stop on the shock absorber.
  38. Step 40
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  39. Step 41
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  40. Step 42
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    Decompress the spring.
  41. Step 43
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  42. Step 44
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  43. Step 45
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    Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  44. Step 46
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
  45. Step 47
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    Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. Do not tighten it.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when screwing the fastening bolts in.
  46. Step 48
    How to change Springs on Audi A4 B7 2004 - free PDF and video manuals
    Install the fastener connecting the shock strut to the suspension control arm.
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