How to change a front shock strut on AUDI A4 (B7) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Shock strut on AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) (11.2004-06.2008) / AUDI A4 B6/B7 Convertible (8H7, 8HE) (Y04.2002-03.2009) / SKODA Superb I Saloon (3U4) (12.2001-03.2008) / VW Passat B5 Saloon (3B2) (08.1996-11.2000) / SEAT Exeo Saloon (3R2) (12.2008-05.2013) cars should be changed, as a rule, according to one and the same procedure.
However, there can be slight differences due to specific features of the vehicle design.
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0:00 - AUDI A4 (B7) - suspension struts: step-by-step replacement tutorial
0:42 - Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount.
2:46 - Remove the control arms.
4:53 - Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
6:43 - Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
8:52 - Tighten the upper arm fastenings.
9:58 - Screw in the wheel bolts.
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[@jabberwockytdi8901]

Stop pre-prepping the cars, that pinch bolt was removed and put back clean to make it look easy in the video , it's not! people need the tips on how to do the difficult stuff like that!.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for the valuable clarification, for our viewers it will be very useful information.

[@heanstone1327]

Yeah that pinch bolt won’t come out like that, don’t fool yourself haha

[@hampushallberg7590]

any tips?

[@haroldbutler778]

Heat and a BFH and punch and Saw

[@deepthoughtdeepbreath2383]

Here's in California I have never had a problem with it. Not a speck of rust.

[@chrisdidwhat5441]

Love the detailed work! Great job!

[@CraigMansfield]

mine looks like it come from the Titanic - so I think I'll ask the garage to have a go for me.
:)
As much as I'd love to be able to do it

[@3kkk514]

Do you have the link that rubber pad under the spring? Whatbis the exact name on that?

[@autodocuk]

For an accurate selection, we recommend that you contact our Customer Support team and provide the VIN of the car.
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[@lukpascal]

Excellent video, can I get advice from you please? I had replacement 2weeks ago I have done 300miles. My wheel arche is 5finger from tyre. Car is extremely high now. Garage saying they got correct shocks. What do you think?

[@autodocuk]

According to the description, it is difficult to advise anything, so we recommend contacting the service of your car.
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[@GCS88]

Viewers double check every torque specs I followed this video and torqued my pinched bolts at 70nm as 8:50 suggested it snapped the knuckle! upon checking online bentley manual says its only 40nm! huge difference be aware loads of inaccuracies with autodocs videos!

[@gabrielhuertas5019]

What is the name of the bolt that holds the bottom of the strut?

[@autodocuk]

Hi! This bolt is called the "Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt".