Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs AUDI 80 B4 TUTORIAL AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) and other AUDI models

Coil Spring

AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0

Replacement: coil springs – Audi 80 B4. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        High-temperature ceramic grease
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Combination spanner #24
                      
                        Drive socket # 17
                      
                        Drive socket # 24
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Adjustable wrench
                      
                        Pliers 
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – Audi 80 B4. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Both shock struts of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the rear suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: coil springs – Audi 80 B4. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi 80 B4
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the shock strut fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut.Use a combination spanner #24.Use a drive socket #24.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 9

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 11

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: coil springs – Audi 80 B4. 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.
Step 12

Compress the spring.

Step 13

Remove the suspension strut mount cap.Use a crowbar.
Step 14

Treat the shock strut rod.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 15

Remove the strut piston rod nut.Use a combination spanner #17.Use an adjustable wrench.
Step 16

Remove the top strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Audi 80 B4. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 17

Remove the shock absorber dust boot and bump stop.
Step 18

Release the coil spring.

Step 19

Remove the spring.
Step 20

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 21

Install the dust boot and bump stop on the shock absorber.

Step 22

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.Use pliers.
Step 23

Compress the spring.

Step 24

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut.Use a combination spanner #17.Use an adjustable wrench.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.

Replacement: coil springs – Audi 80 B4. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 25

Install the suspesion strut mount cap.
Step 26

Decompress the spring.

Step 27

Remove the assembled shock strut.

Step 28

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 29

Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut.Use a drive socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 30

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 31

Support the rear knuckle.Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 32

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #24.Use a drive socket #24.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 33

Remove the support from under the rear knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:

Audi 80 B4 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 34

Treat the shock strut fasteners.Use copper grease.

Step 35

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 36

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Audi 80 B4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 37

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Audi 80 B4
Step 38

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 39

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 40

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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