A6 Quattro Sedan V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
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Mark position of shock absorber - mounting bracket
Installing
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Transfer mark from old to the new mounting bracket.
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Position mounting bracket according to mark.
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Install new mounting bracket
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Secure suspension strut to chassis using mounting bracket.
Only hold suspension strut at mounting bracket and at strut tube.
Bolt tightening sequence, as numbered in illustration, is mandatory.
Tightening torque: 45 Nm and then tighten another 55°
Always use new mounting bracket!
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Bolt suspension strut together with track control link.
Tightening torque: 90 Nm
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Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. The suspension strut/track control link bolt connection should therefore only be
tightened when the vehicle is standing on the ground.
Note: Remove any adhesive remaining on thread of joint bolt.
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Tighten new nuts to 100 Nm.
Use 4 mm socket wrench to hold joint bolt, if necessary.