Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

• Nut, 60 Nm
• ◆ Self-locking
• ◆ Always replace after removing
• Stop plate
• Suspension strut holder
• Nut, 60 Nm
• Suspension strut bush
• ◆ Coat with assembly lubricant G 294 421 A1
• Deep-groove axial ball bearing
• Bush
• ◆ For vehicles with heavy-duty running gear only; distinguishing feature => vehicle data sticker, Page 00-2
• Spring plate

• Coil spring
• ◆ Assignment to vehicle => Vehicle data sticker, Page 00-2
• ◆ Heed colour coding
• ◆ Check for paint damage and eliminate any damage
• ◆ Removing and installing
  
• Nut - 50 Nm + further 90° (1/4) turn
• ◆ Self-locking
• ◆ Always replace after removing
• Bolt, 10 Nm
• Bracket
• ◆ Not always fitted
• Heat shield
• ◆ Not always fitted

• Bolt
• ◆ Always replace together with nut
  -Item 17- after removing
• ◆ Threaded end of bolt must face in direction of travel
• Clip
• Wheel bearing housing
• ◆ Separating from suspension strut
  => Fig.1
• Nut - 60 Nm + further 90° (1/4) turn
• ◆ Self-locking
• ◆ Always replace together with bolt
  -Item 14- after removing
• Bracket
• ◆ Not always fitted
• Connecting link
• ◆ Fig. shows version for 4WD vehicles

• Shock absorber
• ◆ Only to be replaced in pairs up to vehicle ident no. 8L_YA_117 500 on Audi S3
• ◆ Assignment to vehicle => Vehicle data sticker, Page 00-2
• ◆ Checking shock absorber for leaks
• ◆ Checking shock absorber following removal => Page 00-11
• ◆ Removing and installing
  
• ◆ Before scrapping defective shock absorbers, always ensure gas release and draining => Page 00-7
• Buffer stop
• Protective sleeve

Fig.1→     Separating suspension strut from wheel bearing housing

• ‒ Insert spreader tool 3424 in slot at wheel bearing housing.
• ‒ Turn ratchet handle through 90° and detach from spreader tool 3424.
• ‒ Detach wheel bearing housing downwards from shock absorber tube.