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How to change rear strut mount on AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK) – 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 – Strut Mount for A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) and other AUDI models
Repair kit, suspension strut
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Combination spanner #16
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Wheel impact socket #17
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). AUTODOC recommends:
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
- Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
- Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). 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: strut mount – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 8Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16.
- Step 9Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK)
- Step 10Remove the support from under the rear arm.
- Step 11Remove the shock absorber.
- Step 12Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
- Step 13Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 14Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use an adjustable wrench.
- Step 15Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
- Step 16Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
- Step 17Install the new shock absorber mount.
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