A4 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (ACK) (1997)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Suspension Strut, Servicing
Suspension Strut, Servicing
1. Nut
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Always replace
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60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
2. Suspension strut mount
3. Washer
4. Upper spring plate
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Installation position refer to Fig. 8
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Installing refer to Fig. 7
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Both steel and aluminum versions
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Do not mix steel and aluminum versions
5. Coil spring
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Be careful not to damage surface of coil spring
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Observe color coding
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Removing refer to Figs. 1, 2 and 3.
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Installing refer to Figs. 6 and 9.
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Observe different versions, refer to vehicle data label.
6. Stop buffer
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Insert into upper spring plate
7. Protective sleeve
8. Protective cap
9. Lower spring base
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Fixed with recess in bead at spring plate
10. Lower spring plate
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Installation position refer to Fig. 5
11. Shock absorber