Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 3.0, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8ED, B7) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Coil spring
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Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7 Avant. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Rubber mallet
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7 Avant. AUTODOC experts 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7 Avant. Recommended sequence of 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 front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B7 Avant
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. 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.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  11. Step 11
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    Detach the upper control arm from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  12. Step 12
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    Detach the bottom part of the shock strut.
  13. Step 13
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    Lower the car.
  14. Step 14
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    Open the bonnet.
  15. Step 15
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  17. Step 17
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    Remove the wiper cowl grille located on the right side.
  18. Step 18
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  19. Step 19
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    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  20. Step 20
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  21. Step 21
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7 Avant. 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.
  22. Step 22
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    Compress the spring.
  23. Step 23
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 24
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  25. Step 25
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    Remove the upper shock absorber mount assembled with the control arms.
  26. Step 26
    Release the coil spring.
    Step 27
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    Remove the spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7 Avant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  27. Step 28
    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Step 29
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  28. Step 30
    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
    Step 31
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    Install the upper shock absorber mount assembled with the control arms.
  29. Step 32
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    Compress the spring.
  30. Step 33
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B7 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  31. Step 34
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    Decompress the spring.
  32. Step 35
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
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