Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.4 TDI, AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.6 FSI, AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.2 TDI, AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.4, AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.4 TDI … View more

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Shock absorber

Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A2 (8Z0). Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 15 
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      Combination spanner #16
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Vice
                    
                      Shock absorber socket
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A2 (8Z0). Professionals recommend:

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

Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A2 (8Z0). Take the following 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:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A2 (8Z0). Tip:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 11

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A2 (8Z0). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 12

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 13

Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
Step 14

Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.

Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A2 (8Z0). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary. Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 17

Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
Step 18

Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a drive socket #15. Use a shock absorber socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 19

Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Treat the shock absorber mounting seats. Use copper grease.

Step 21

Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.

Step 22

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.

Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A2 (8Z0). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 23

Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16.

Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A2 (8Z0). AUTODOC recommends:
Install the shock absorber mount using the center hole as a guide.
Step 24

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 25

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 26

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 27

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
AUDI A2 (8Z0) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 28

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 29

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.

Step 30

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 31

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use copper grease.
Step 32

Install the wheel.

Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A2 (8Z0). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 33

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 34

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 35

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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