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Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A4 (8EC, B7). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 21
Torx bit T25
HEX bit No.H6.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A4 (8EC, B7). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A4 (8EC, B7). Take the following 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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A4 (8EC, B7)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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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.
  6. Step 8
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A4 (8EC, B7)
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 14
    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench.
  12. Step 16
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    Remove the top mount.
  13. Step 17
    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Step 18
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    Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
  14. Step 19
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  15. Step 20
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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