Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.6, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.4, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.6, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.4, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.8 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
HEX bit No.H6.
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Rubber mallet
Flat Screwdriver
Pliers
Hydraulic transmission jack
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Professionals recommend:
  • Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:
    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 fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. 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 #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the control arms. 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
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 16
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    Remove the protective caps out of the shock absorber mounting fastener. Use a flat screwdriver. Use pliers.
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  17. Step 18
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  18. Step 19
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. AUTODOC experts 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.
  19. Step 20
    Compress the spring.
    Step 21
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 22
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 23
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  22. Step 24
    Release the coil spring.
    Step 25
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    Remove the spring.
  23. Step 26
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  24. Step 27
    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
    Step 28
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  25. Step 29
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  26. Step 30
    Install the rubber spring spacer.
    Step 31
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  27. Step 32
    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
    Step 33
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    Compress the spring.
  28. Step 34
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  29. Step 35
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #18. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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