DIY How to change front shock absorbers on AUDI A4 B5 | AUTODOC

[@MikeandZanaWhittaker]

To anyone referring to this before they do the work themselves.... If you pan to take the access bungs out to reach the shock that bolts then there is no need to undo the top arms, the shock will drop right out. It helps to undo both shocks on both sides off the lower arms or the sway bar will prevent the lower arms from dropping enough to pop the fork over. Also if you are wanting to preserve the body of the car (like an RS4 or S4) don't pop the access bungs out like what is suggested here because it tears the layer of factory body sealer underneath the bung and unless you take the top arm carrier out you can't get to it to re-seal it again after. The bungs will most likely tear when trying to remove them. Alternative to taking bungs out is to remove the whole top arm carrier and in that case you WILL need to disconnect the top arms first.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

the last time i was in this part of my b5 A4 I actually dropped the entire strut bracket with the arms since those were what I was replacing, good thing I re-visited this video to learn about the access bungs to drop just the strut by itself saving me an extra step. Good stuff. My passenger front is creaking and squeaking and i would have to say that the shock is on its way out, very spongy when you press down on the car to test it.

[@TheRebuilt1]

LOL, you only wish those upper control arms and associated bolt come out that easy. Great upload non the less.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your kind feedback! We agree that sometimes it is rather hard to unscrew some suspension fixings, however , to save time, we have to loosen or even unscrew some thread joints beforehand. Best regards, Autodoc.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

they do come out quite easy, just like three fasteners to drop the entire strut mount with the strut still in place since it shares its home with the upper arms.

[@johnnywalker5635]

Awesome video. Thank you so much. Need to do this on my 1999 A4 B5 Quattro sedan with sport suspension. 91,400 miles. Still fun car!

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[@carlosribeiro4416]

And what happened to the torque wrench settings and the copper spray ?

[@autodocuk]

You are absolutely right and in practice it is absolutely necessary to use a torque wrench and observe the appropriate tightening torques, as well as apply the necessary lubricants.

[@Curiosity_Cars]

im confused.. Cause u need to take off the top bracket that the arms are connected too. To remove the 2x 13mm bolts. Yet in the video thats already in place. how do u gain accress the 2 small bolts? all i see on mine are 3x 17mm bolts to remove the entire thing. I am on a quattro though.

[@ert870]

There are two plastic covers you have to pull out after which you gain access to those two 13 mm nuts that hold the spring+shock to the upright.

[@istvanfarkas8172]

Good job, and nice upload! Thanks from Hungary!

[@autodocuk]

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[@thehunter333]

Jak wyciągnęliście amortyzator bez górnego mocowania ?

[@autodocuk]

The shock absorber in the video was filmed along with the top support.

[@natetrobe5945]

Can u do a video for just replacing the upper spring seat

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for the feedback! We are currently working on creating a wider range of tutorials including the one you mentioned. Stay tuned and follow our latest updates. Best regards, Autodoc.

[@Dymundback]

"pump them over 3-5 times manually" why? What's not good about just putting them straight in? Just curious, and we're about to set in ours later today.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for the feedback! This video is considered to be an informative one, and it shows the sequence of repairs, without going into all the technical nuances. Best regards, Autodoc.