Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.4, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 4.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6). Tools you might need:
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 Avant (4F5, C6). 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 Avant (4F5, C6). Recommended sequence of 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6). Tip:
    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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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. 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.
  9. Step 10
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  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 #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6)
  13. Step 14
    Remove the support from under the arm.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6). Professionals recommend:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
    Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. Step 16
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 19
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6). 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.
  18. Step 20
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  19. Step 21
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    Screw 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.
  20. Step 22
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
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