A5 Quattro Coupe V6-3.2L (CALA) (2009)
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Nut
‹› 40 Nm + an additional 180° turn
‹› Always replace after removal
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Bolt
‹› Always replace after removal
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Suspension strut
‹› Removing and Installing => [ Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket ] See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Front Suspension/Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket.
‹› Disassembling and Assembling => [ Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket ] See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and
Repair/Overhaul/Front Suspension/Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket.
‹› Note different types of suspension versions, see vehicle data plate => [ PR Number Explanations ] See: Application and ID.
‹› Faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal => [ Front Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying ] See: Suspension Strut
/ Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Procedures/Front Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying.
‹› Check removed shock absorber => [ Diagnosis and Testing ] See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Testing and Inspection/Shock Absorbers,
Removed, Checking.
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Bolts
‹› 40 Nm + an additional 90° turn
‹› Always replace after removal