A8 Sedan V8-3.7L (AEW) (1997)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Suspension Strut, Servicing
Suspension Strut, Servicing
1 - Collar nut 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
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Always replace
2 - Suspension strut mount
3 - Upper spring plate
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Installation position, Refer to Fig. 7
4 - Washer
5 - Upper spring seat
6 - Coil spring
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Removing, Refer to Figs. 1, Refer to, 2, and Refer to 3
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Installing Figs. 6 and Refer to 8
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Note the different suspension versions, refer to vehicle data sticker, Refer to Alignment, Testing and Inspection.
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Allocation Parts Supplier
7 - Buffer stop
8 - Protective sleeve
9 - Protective seal
10 - Lower spring seat
11 - Lower spring plate
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Installation position, Refer to Fig. 5
12 - Shock absorber
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Replacing, Refer to Fig. 4
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Note the different suspension versions, refer to vehicle data sticker, Refer to Alignment , Testing and Inspection.
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Malfunctioning shock absorbers must always be depressurized and emptied before disposal, Refer to Front Gas-Filled Struts, Depressurizing.
Allocation
Refer to Parts Parts Supplier.