A6 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Suspension Strut, Removing and Installing
Suspension strut, removing and installing
Removing
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Remove cover plenum chamber / battery
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Remove hubcap, for light-alloy wheels pull off center cap (use pulling hook in vehicle tools).
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Remove wheels.
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Remove rubber grommets in plenum (arrows).
Note:
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For vehicles with headlight vertical aim control, refer to Vehicle Level Sensor.
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In order not to damage joints of lower control arms, it is necessary to use engine/transmission jack VAG 1383-A, for example, to brace against
too strong rebound.
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Unscrew suspension strut from body.
1. Nuts
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Pull cable of ABS wheel speed sensor out of bracket on brake caliper.
Be careful not to damage surface of brake lines!
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Unscrew nut -1-.
Slits in wheel bearing housing may not be widened with a chisel or similar tool!
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Remove hex bolt and lift out link -2-.
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Swing away wheel bearing housing toward side, in direction of (arrow).