Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.0, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 3.0, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.6, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.4, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.0 FSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.4, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 3.0, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 3.0 quattro View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B6. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 21
Torx bit T25
HEX bit No.H6.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B6. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B6 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
    Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B6
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 9
    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Audi A4 B6 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 14
    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 16
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    Remove the top mount.
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B6. AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  14. Step 18
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  15. Step 19
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
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