How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.9 TDI Audi A4 B5 Avant
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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hammer
Pin punch
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Audi A4 B5 Avant.
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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B5 Avant
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 9
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 11
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Step 12
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    Unscrew the ABS cable holder. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
    Remove the ABS wiring harness bracket.
    Step 14
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 15
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    Unscrew the upper arm fastenings. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 17
    Detach the suspension arm from the rear knuckle.
    Step 18
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    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 19
    Detach the lower control arm. Use a crowbar.
    Step 20
    Pull down the suspension control arm.
    Step 21
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  15. Step 22
    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. 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 23
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    Compress the spring.
  16. Step 24
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 25
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 26
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 27
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    Remove the upper shock absorber mount assembled with the control arms.
  18. Step 28
    Release the coil spring.
    Step 29
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    Remove the spring.
  19. Step 30
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  20. Step 31
    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Step 32
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  21. Step 33
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    Install the upper shock absorber mount assembled with the control arms.
  22. Step 34
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    Compress the spring.
  23. Step 35
    Install the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Step 36
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°
    Replacement: suspension strut – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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