A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AUX) (2001)
Steering Damper: Service and Repair
Steering damper, depressurizing
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Clamp steering damper horizontally in vise.
WARNING! Wear safety goggles when cutting.
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Cut into steering damper at indicated position.
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Arrow -A-: 30 mm from end of tube
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Arrow -B-: 10 mm from end of tube
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Hold strut over an appropriate container for catching oil and move piston rod repeatedly through it's entire stroke until no more oil flows out.