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How to change rear strut mount on AUDI A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) – 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 A6 Saloon (4F2, C6) and other AUDI models
Repair kit, suspension strut
Alternative products

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
Replacement: strut mount – AUDI A6 (4F2, C6). 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 A6 (4F2, C6). Take the following 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.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A6 (4F2, C6)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 7Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 9Remove the fastening bolt.Step 10Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Remove the wheel arch cover.
- Step 12Unscrew 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 A6 (4F2, C6)
- Step 13Remove the shock absorber.
- Step 14Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 15Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench.
- Step 16Remove the top mount.
- Step 17Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.Step 18Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
- Step 19Screw 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.
- Step 20Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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