Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TD, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.9 TDI, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 1.6 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.3 E, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.6, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.8, AUDI 80 Saloon (8C2, B4) 2.0 E 16V … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorbers on AUDI 80 B4 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Replacement: suspension strut – Audi 80 B4. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      High-temperature ceramic grease
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Combination spanner #24
                    
                      Drive socket # 17
                    
                      Drive socket # 24
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Adjustable wrench
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: suspension strut – Audi 80 B4. AUTODOC recommends:

Both shock struts of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the rear suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: suspension strut – Audi 80 B4. Use the following procedure:

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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi 80 B4
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the shock strut fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut.Use a combination spanner #24.Use a drive socket #24.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 9

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 11

Remove the suspension strut mount cap.
Step 12

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: suspension strut – Audi 80 B4. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 13

Compress the spring.
Step 14

Treat the shock strut rod.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 15

Remove the strut piston rod nut.Use a combination spanner #17.Use an adjustable wrench.
Step 16

Release the coil spring.

Step 17

Remove the top strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Audi 80 B4. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 18

Remove the shock absorber dust boot and bump stop.
Step 19

Remove the spring.
Step 20

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.

Replacement: suspension strut – Audi 80 B4. Tip:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 21

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 22

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 23

Install the dust boot and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 24

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.Use a crowbar.
Step 25

Compress the spring.

Step 26

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut.Use a combination spanner #17.Use an adjustable wrench.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.

Replacement: suspension strut – Audi 80 B4. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 27

Install the suspesion strut mount cap.
Step 28

Decompress the spring.

Step 29

Remove the assembled shock strut.

Step 30

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 31

Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut.Use a drive socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 32

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 33

Support the rear knuckle.Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 34

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #24.Use a drive socket #24.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 35

Remove the support from under the rear knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Audi 80 B4 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 36

Treat the shock strut fasteners.Use copper grease.

Step 37

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 38

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Audi 80 B4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 39

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Audi 80 B4
Step 40

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 41

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 42

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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