Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.0 FSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) and other AUDI models
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Coil spring
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Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B6. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Hammer
Flat chisel
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B6. Professionals recommend:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B6 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B6
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the upper arm fastenings. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 11
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    Detach the upper control arm from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  8. Step 12
    Detach the bottom part of the shock strut.
    Step 13
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    Lower the car.
  9. Step 14
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    Open the bonnet.
  10. Step 15
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 16
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  11. Step 17
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    Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
  12. Step 18
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  13. Step 19
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 20
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Audi A4 B6 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 21
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  15. Step 22
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B6. Tip:
    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.
  16. Step 23
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    Compress the spring.
  17. Step 24
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 25
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 26
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    Remove the top mount, the support bearing and the upper spring cup.
  20. Step 27
    Release the coil spring.
    Step 28
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    Remove the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B6. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  21. Step 29
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    Install the spring.
  22. Step 30
    Compress the spring.
    Step 31
    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
    Step 32
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B6. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  23. Step 33
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
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