How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.8 T Audi A4 Convertible
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Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 21
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Rubber mallet
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6.1
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #13.
    Step 6.2
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    Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  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
    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Step 13
    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7). Tip:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench.
  15. Step 18
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    Remove the top mount.
  16. Step 19
    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Step 20
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    Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
  17. Step 21
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    Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  18. Step 22
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 23
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7)
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