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How to replac rear shock absorbers AUDI A4 B7 AVANT TUTORIAL AUTODOC

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B7 Avant. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 21
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Rubber mallet
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B7 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 A4 B7 Avant. 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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B7 Avant
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6.1
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #13.
    Step 6.2
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    Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 9
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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.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  11. Step 11
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 12
    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Step 13
    Remove the support from under the arm.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B7 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B7 Avant
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use an adjustable wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop. Use a rubber mallet.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B7 Avant. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  17. Step 19
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  18. Step 20
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    Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  19. Step 21
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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