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How to change rear shock absorbers on Audi A4 B7 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.6, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.7 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI 16V, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.6, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.7 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear shock absorber on AUDI A4 (B7) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) and other AUDI models
Alternative products

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
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:
- Step 1Secure 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.Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A4 B7. AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts. - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean the fasteners of the locker. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 8
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 9
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 10
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench. - Step 11
Remove the fastening bolt. - Step 12
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 13
Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 14
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. - Step 15
Remove the shock absorber. - Step 16
Grip the shock absorber in a vice. - Step 17Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar.Step 18
Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 19
Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 20
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. - Step 21
Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber. - Step 22
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. - Step 23
Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease. - Step 24Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.Step 25
Release the vice and take out the shock absorber. - Step 26
Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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