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How to change rear shock absorber on AUDI A4 (B7) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B7. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #21
Torx bit T25
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Vice
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B7. 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B7 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. 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.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B7. AUTODOC recommends:
    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 and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  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 #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B7. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components 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
    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar.
    Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. 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.
  18. Step 20
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B7. 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.
  19. Step 21
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  20. Step 22
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    Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
  21. Step 23
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  22. Step 24
    Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
    Step 25
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  23. Step 26
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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