A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
Rear Strut / Shock Tower: Service and Repair
Air Spring Damper, Removing and Installing
Air spring damper, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment
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V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench
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V.A.G 1332 Torque wrench
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V.A.G 1383 A Engine/transmission jack
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V.A.G 1783 Torque wrench
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T10149 Mounting
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V.A.G 1783/1 Spanner attachment (10 mm A/F)
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Square timber (hardwood) 30x50x1000 mm
Removing
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Place vehicle on lifting platform.
During assembly, make sure that there are no indentations in the boot of the air spring damper.
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Remove wheel trim, detach trim cap for light alloy wheels (puller in vehicle tool kit).
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Remove wheel.
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Secure brake disc with a wheel bolt.
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Remove wheel housing liner.
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Clean the air connection area.