1996 AUDI A4 Suspension Rear Struts Remove And Install Workshop Manual

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Disassembling and assembling suspension
strut

Note:
Pay attention to the different components used in
the various suspension versions (e.g. "Standard",
"Sport" and "Heavy Duty" suspensions).

Disassembling

- Clamp VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool in
vise.

- Install shock absorber into VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool.
- Use screwdriver to pry out cap page 42
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, item -1-.

WARNING!
Make sure the coil spring is seated correctly in the VAG1752/3 - Place VAG1752/1 spring compressor onto coil spring.
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Assembling
Note:
The left and right-side suspension struts are identical parts. - Compress coil spring using VAG1752/1 spring compressor until upper
spring retainer is free.
- Remove self-locking nut from piston rod (counter hold using hex
wrench).
- Remove appropriate components.

Clamp shock absorber in VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool.

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- Align lower spring base and spring retainer in direction of shock
absorber eye, as illustrated.
- Install compressed coil spring.
End of spring coil must lie against stop on spring retainer (arrow).
- Install protective cap, boot, boot mounting ring, auxiliary spring, ring,
mounting ring and spacer tube.
- Install upper spring base.

End of coil spring ("Federanfang") must lie against recess of upper
spring base (arrow).
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- Install upper spring retainer.

Stamped nuts of spring retainer (arrows) must be located in recesses
of spring base.
- Install mounting ring, dished washer and self-lock-nut.
- Mount VAG1752/8 adjustment gauge for struts onto VAG1752/2 spring
mounting tool.

- Mount VAG1752/8 gauge onto upper spring retainer and tighten bolts.
- Lock VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool upper levers into position.
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- Loosen lower locking lever and turn upper spring retainer until scale of
VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool is positioned at 0 . - Make sure that ends of springs lie against stops.
- Secure locking lever in position.

- Tighten self-locking nut using 3379 socket wrench insert and 3079
counter holder.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
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CAUTION!
Do not damage the surface of the spring when driving on the lower
spring base - 19 - and the spring retainer - 18 -. - Turn lower spring base and spring retainer ( page 42
-28
, items - 18
- and - 19 -) as necessary so that end of spring contacts stop.
- Carefully release compressed coil spring.
- Make sure that coil spring and upper and lower spring retainers are
correctly positioned.
- Remove VAG1752/1 spring compressor after it is free.
- Unbolt VAG1752/8 adjustment gauge for struts and remove.
- Remove suspension strut from VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool.
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Axis -C- of cap is offset 90 from axis -A- of shock absorber eye.
Note:
Lubricate O-ring with grease G 000 405 A2 before installing cap.
CAUTION!
Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with
your Parts department for the latest information. - Install cap onto upper spring retainer.

- Use special tools to press in cap.
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