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How to change rear shock absorbers on Audi A6 4F2 – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear shock absorber on AUDI A6 2 (C6) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) and other AUDI models
Shock absorber
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 21
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Locking pliers
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A6 4F2. 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.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A6 4F2. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A6 4F2. Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25.
- Step 7Remove the wheel arch cover.
- Step 8Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 9Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 11Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 12Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A6 4F2
- Step 14Remove the support from under the arm.Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A6 4F2. Professionals recommend:Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.Step 15Remove the shock absorber.
- Step 16Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
- Step 17Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 18Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 19Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.Replacement: shock absorbers – Audi A6 4F2. AUTODOC experts recommend:Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary. Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
- Step 20Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
- Step 21Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use locking pliers. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
- Step 22Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
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