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How to change rear springs on AUDI A4 B5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B5 saloon. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Shock absorber socket DD#5,2
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Clip removal tool
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B5 saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B5 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Remove the rear seat backrest.
  2. Step 2
    Remove the side plastic cover.
    Step 3
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    Remove the retainer of the side trim panel. Use a clip removal tool.
  3. Step 4
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    Move the side trim panel aside.
  4. Step 5
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    Loosen the upper fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 6
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  6. Step 8
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B5 saloon
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  9. Step 11
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 16
    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Audi A4 B5 saloon – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
    Step 17
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    Remove the suspension strut. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 18
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B5 saloon. 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.
  16. Step 19
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    Compress the spring.
  17. Step 20
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a crowbar.
  18. Step 21
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 23
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  21. Step 24
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B5 saloon. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  22. Step 25
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    Release the coil spring.
  23. Step 26
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    Remove the spring.
  24. Step 27
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  25. Step 28
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    Compress the spring.
  26. Step 29
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    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
  27. Step 30
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  28. Step 31
    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Audi A4 B5 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
    Step 32
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    Decompress the spring.
  29. Step 33
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
    Step 34
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    Install the shock strut mount cap.
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