AUDI A4 1995 B5 / 1.G Suspension Rear Struts Remove And Install User Guide

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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
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, 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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Information on weight codes (code number)
Spring/shock assemblies will be classified
according to weight codes (code number) so that
suspension components can be matched easily.
The spring/shock assembly installed in the
vehicle is indicated by the weight code on the
vehicle data label.

Example of vehicle data label
The vehicle data label is located in the spare wheel well and in the vehicle
Maintenance booklet.
The weight codes can be used to identify the correct spring/shock
assemblies on the parts catalog microfiche. A - Weight code for front suspension
B - Weight code for rear suspension
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The weight code for the different suspension versions is indicated by the
arrow in the illustration.
1BA: Standard suspension1BB: Heavy duty suspension (approx. 20 mm (3/4 in.) higher)1BC: Special purpose suspension1BD: Sport suspension, Audi S41BE: Sport suspension 1BH: USA1BT: Heavy duty suspension (approx. 7 mm or 1/4 in. higher)1BP: Heavy duty suspension (same ride height as 1BA but with limited
bump)
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