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How to change rear shock absorbers on AUDI Q5 (8RB) – 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.
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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Q5 (8RB) and other AUDI models
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Crow bar
Clip removal tool
Vice
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI Q5 (8R). 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 Q5 (8R). Take the following steps:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI Q5 (8R) - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a clip removal tool. - Step 8
Move the part aside. - 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 drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 11
Remove the fastening bolt. - Step 12
Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 13
Remove the fastening bolt.Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI Q5 (8R). AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts. - Step 14
Remove the shock absorber. - Step 15
Grip the shock absorber in a vice. - Step 16
Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar. - Step 17
Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 18
Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 19
Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI Q5 (8R). 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 20
Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber. - Step 21
Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque. - Step 22
Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease. - Step 23
Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. - Step 24
Release the vice and take out the shock absorber. - Step 25
Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.Replacement: shock absorbers – AUDI Q5 (8R). Tip:To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
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