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How to change rear coil springs on Audi 80 B4 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TD, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TDI, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.3 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.8, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TD, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TDI, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.3 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.8, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V … 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
Alternative products

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
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 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi 80 B4
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the shock strut fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut.Use a combination spanner #24.Use a drive socket #24.Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Remove the fastening bolt.Step 9Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 11Set 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 12Compress the spring.Step 13Remove the suspension strut mount cap.Use a crowbar.
- Step 14Treat the shock strut rod.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.Step 15Remove the strut piston rod nut.Use a combination spanner #17.Use an adjustable wrench.
- Step 16Remove 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 17Remove the shock absorber dust boot and bump stop.
- Step 18Release the coil spring.Step 19Remove the spring.
- Step 20Install the spring on the shock absorber.
- Step 21Install the dust boot and bump stop on the shock absorber.Step 22Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.Use pliers.
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