Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A3 Hatchback (8P1) 2.0 FSI, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8P1) 1.6, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8P1) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8P1) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8P1) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A3 Hatchback (8P1) 1.6 FSI … View more

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Top strut mount

Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A3 (8P1). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Flare nut socket №22
                    
                      HEX bit No.H6.
                    
                      12-point socket 1-3/16”
                    
                      Shock absorber socket
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Combination spanner #21
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Wheel chock 
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A3 (8P1). Tip from AUTODOC experts:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – AUDI A3 (8P1).

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Open the bonnet.

Step 3

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 4

Remove the wheel rim cover.
Step 5

Unscrew the hub lock nut. Use 1-3/16" drive 12-point socket.

Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A3 (8P1). Tip from AUTODOC:
Do not unscrew the fastener by more than 90 degrees.
Step 6

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 7

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 8

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A3 (8P1). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 9

Remove the wheel.

Step 10

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut.
Step 11

Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use 1-3/16" drive 12-point socket.
Step 12

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13.
Step 14

Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.

Step 15

Pull the drive shaft out of the steering knuckle and lifting it, tie to the body.

AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
Step 16

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 17

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.
Step 18

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
Step 19

Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber.
Step 20

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.

Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A3 (8P1). AUTODOC recommends:
If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
Step 21

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A3 (8P1). Tip:
Make sure that the steering knuckle is not released from load.
Step 22

Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A3 (8P1)
Step 23

Remove the suspension strut. Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A3 (8P1). Professionals recommend:
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.
Step 24

Compress the spring.
Step 25

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use flare nut socket #22. Use HEX No.H6.
Step 26

Remove the shock strut mount.
Step 27

Clean the mounting seat of the shock strut mount. Use a wire brush.

Step 28

Install a new strut mount.
Step 29

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use flare nut socket #22. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A3 (8P1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 30

Decompress the spring.
Step 31

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 32

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 33

Tighten the shock strut top mount.
Step 34

Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 35

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.

Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A3 (8P1). Tip from AUTODOC:
If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
Step 36

Install and tighten a new bolt of the steering knuckle. Important! Be sure to use new fasteners. Use a drive socket #18. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.+90°
Step 37

Mount the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
Step 38

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
Step 39

Screw in the fasteners of the ball joint lock plate (3 pieces). Important! Be sure to use new fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.+90°
Step 40

Screw the nut of the drive shaft.
Step 41

Fasten the brake hose on the strut. Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut.
Step 42

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 43

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. AUDI A3 (8P1)
Step 44

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 45

Tighten the drive shaft nut. Use 1-3/16" drive 12-point socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 180 Nm torque.
Step 46

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 47

Tighten the shock strut top mount. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.

Step 48

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 49

Close the hood.

Step 50

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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