A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
Steering Damper: Service and Repair
Steering damper, emptying
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Secure steering damper horizontally in vise.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection when performing this procedure.
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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 drain bucket and move piston rod repeatedly through it's entire stroke until no more oil flows out.