How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 2.0 TDI 16V Audi A3 8P
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How to change rear shock absorbers on AUDI A3 Hatchback (8P1) – replacement guide

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Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A3 (8P1). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Torx bit T27
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Crow bar
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A3 (8P1). 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 A3 (8P1). Take the following steps:
  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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A3 (8P1). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the fasteners of the locker. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T27.
  7. Step 8
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    Move the part aside.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    AUDI A3 (8P1) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A3 (8P1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  15. Step 16
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar.
  17. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 20
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A3 (8P1). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  20. Step 21
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  21. Step 22
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
  22. Step 23
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  23. Step 24
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    Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
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