A6 Quattro Sedan V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Service Notes
Suspension Strut, Servicing
1. Hex-nut, tighten to 60 Nm
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Always replace
2. Suspension strut mount
3. Washer
4. Upper spring seat
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Installation position, Refer to Fig. 8
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Installing, Refer to Fig. 7
5. Coil spring
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Surface of spring coil may not be damaged
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Note color code
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Removing, Refer to Fig. 1, Fig. 2, and Fig. 3
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Installing, Refer to Fig. 6 and Fig. 9
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Note varying coil spring versions, see vehicle data plate
6. Stop buffer
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Insert in upper spring seat
7. Protective sleeve
8. center cap
9. Bottom spring washer
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Fixed with recess in ribbing on spring seat
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not installed on all vehicles
10. Lower spring seat
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Installation position, Refer to Fig. 5
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Note different versions
11. Shock absorber