How to change rear strut mount on AUDI TT Roadster (8N9) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI TT Roadster (8N9) 1.8 T,
AUDI TT Roadster (8N9) 1.8 T quattro,
AUDI TT Roadster (8N9) 1.8 T,
AUDI TT Roadster (8N9) 1.8 T,
AUDI TT Roadster (8N9) 1.8 T quattro,
AUDI TT Roadster (8N9) 1.8 T quattro,
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for TT Roadster (8N9) and other AUDI models
Top strut mount
Repair kit, suspension strut
Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting
Replacement: strut mount – AUDI TT Roadster (8N9). 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 TT Roadster (8N9). Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Replacement: strut mount – AUDI TT Roadster (8N9). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 8
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16.
Step 9
Unscrew 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 TT Roadster (8N9)
Step 10
Remove the support from under the rear arm.
Step 11
Remove the shock absorber.
Step 12
Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
Step 13
Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14
Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use an adjustable wrench.
Step 15
Remove 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 16
Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
Step 17
Install the new shock absorber mount.
Step 18
Tighten the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a combination spanner #16. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 19
Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
Step 20
Install the shock absorber mount using the center hole as a guide.
Step 21
Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Important! Be sure to use new fasteners. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.+90°
Step 22
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 23
Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Important! Be sure to use new fasteners. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.+90°
Step 24
Remove the support from under the rear arm.
Step 25
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 26
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. AUDI TT Roadster (8N9)
Step 27
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 28
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 29
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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