How to change a front shock strut on Audi A4 B8 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

[@autodocuk]

Attention! This video contains mistakes: 13:03 - the tightening torque is 50 Nm, not 60 Nm. 17:46 - the tightening torque is 30 Nm, not 40 Nm. 19:26 - the tightening torque is 40 Nm, not 60 Nm. 19:34 - the tightening torque is 40 Nm, not 60 Nm. 19:41 - the tightening torque is 90 Nm, not 80 Nm. 19:45 - the tightening torque is 40 Nm, not 80 Nm. 19:59 - the tightening torque is 100 Nm, not 70 Nm. 20:02 - the tightening torque is 40 Nm, not 75 Nm. 20:11 - the tightening torque is 200 Nm, not 140 Nm. 22:13 - the tightening torque is 40 Nm, not 65 Nm. We're sorry for the inconvenience 🙇‍♂

[@ratspam7655]

20:10 The axle nut torque value for B8 and B8.5 should be 200Nm plus 180°. Hex bit should be 19mm. 20:01 The pinch bolt torque should be 40Nm.

[@rschneid1996]

If you can separate the shock from the lower "shock holder" while on the car then you do not need to loosen the axel and the lower control arms.

[@freddimble6578]

100% perfect. Excellent job. Thank you

[@Roach25]

Best video on KZbin thus far!!! 👍👍

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to know this tutorials was useful to you. Stay tuned for more! Best regards, Autodoc team!

[@stephenmukwevho1359]

Good. Very informative

[@Snippiii]

Totally possible with far less steps. And you make it super easy with the pinch bolt... people be careful with the pinch bolt! 90% of the cases it doesn't go that smoothly! Meaning you have to brake the bolt, hammer it, heat the head of the pinch bold and so on. After restalling you clean the hole of this bolt with a file or sandpaper and apply LOCTITE 8060 on the whole bolt! Aluminium anti seize (water and heat resistant) and again i see wrong tourqe specs the pinch bolt is 40Nm.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for sharing your experience, it will be very useful information for us and our viewers. Best Regards, Autodoc team

[@jameswan670]

I agree. That pinch bolt will not be loosen as him..it will be broken damn easily.

[@tagapiouplayz3737]

Can disconnect upper control arms from strut mount rather than touching punch bolt. I found that much easier for when I done my wheel bearing. Will do the same again for doing my struts.

[@arows66]

The pinch bolt on mine was so siezed that when I heated and tapped it the knuckle cracked first! Permatex anti sieze is great too

[@RYANxOXx]

Managed without taking brakes off and loosening that massive bolt in the middle of the hub just had to give it a bit of a wiggle.

[@ster9765]

Yeah, you don't need to do all that. Good video regardless.

[@smiah2954]

yeah good video but too many extra bit taken off

[@fearz4182]

Try doing this job on a vehicle that’s seen road salt lol

[@jacobmata6638]

Wow,nice video,this is what I’m looking for,Thanks man

[@autodocuk]

We are glad that this video was useful to you!

[@EJR20]

So it’s ok to reuse the coil springs, strut bellow, bump stop, and the lower spring seat if they’re in good condition? In this video I’m not sure if you guys used the same collar or not. I’m definitely gonna get a new strut mounts, cause I don’t want to have any other problems once the suspension overhaul is done!!!

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your feedback. Stay tuned for updates on our channel. AUTODOC

[@EJR20]

@@autodocuk unless this response was automated, my “feedback” was more of a question and less of feedback. Started it with an actual question looking for an experienced opinion. Thank you.

[@richardstamper5630]

Nice work, methodical, clean and tidy. Good use of WD and Copper grease. Annoying music mind.....

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for sharing your opinion! We will take it into account. AUTODOC

[@lukaszM46]

what if the new shock absorber doesnt come with the flange for the bottom of the spring to sit on? can you swap it over from the old shock?

[@autodocuk]

Hello! We don’t have that information, but we suggest checking with your mechanic

[@EivindFlores]

Great video. Not a fan of the loud music, but still great video.

[@autodocuk]

Thanks for your positive comment! Stay with us!

[@gnevnev]

11:10 there is a washer ontop of the damper. This washer disappears with the removal of the bump stop and doesnt get reinstalled under the new top mount. Is it needed?

[@autodocuk]

Yes, you're right, it will be useful for us. Thank you for your attentiveness.

[@sarcastixx74]

Bought from Autodoc loads of times, great prices for good branded quality parts. But why on earth does this video show total dismantling of the axle hub? Apart from the drop link, the only removal necessary is the pinch bolt at the bottom of the strut clamp. Pushing down on the hub assembly after also removing the upper bolts from the (top) of the upper arms will allow access for the strut tower assembly to be wiggled down and out through the top side of the hub. This avoids the PITA job of pulling that pinch bolt, it still makes for a very awkward job though!

[@charizard9327]

is the bump stop supposed to be really tight on the new shock

[@autodocuk]

Yes, the bump stop should fit snugly.

[@autodocuk]

Thanks for your comment! Give this cleaning method a try. The video shows an easier way to do it.

[@fallofmanbrand]

amazing video

[@outspoken3297]

Great job

[@fallofmanbrand]

great video bro

[@Stretch8076]

⚠️ WARNING ‼️ INCORRECT TORQUE SETTING FOR UPPER CONTROL ARMS PINCH BOLT. As I found out much to my annoyance when it cracked the steering knuckle around upper control arms which costs £400+ main dealer. I believe it to be only 40nm NOT 75nm. Please check torque settings before using and posting. VERY UNIMPRESSED WITH AUTO DOC.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your valuable clarification, we understand that mistakes were made during the replacement, in new videos we have already corrected all the nuances and are trying to show replacements using specials. Tool and torque wrench in compliance with all rules and regulations. AUTODOC

[@UsernameZPD]

Shout out to daniel

[@arows66]

Really helpful video thanks but here in the UK, no bolts come undone like that, especially the pinch bolt 😿

[@Michael-uo4jj]

my thoughts exactly second i saw that come out i was like fuck no way

[@arows66]

@@Michael-uo4jj yep bottom pinch bolts siezed as well, two new steering knuckles ordered!

[@autodocuk]

Yes, you need to tighten the bolts under load, at 19:39 minutes of the video you can see that the mechanic used a hydraulic prop to simulate the load.

[@paulhardy761]

The torque of 75 nm for the top arm pinch bolt is wrong it bends the bolt and cracks the hub carrier it should be 40 nm

[@autodocuk]

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

[@webbyboy]

Do we need to replace the rubber underlay beneath the spring?

[@autodocuk]

Yes, it is recommended to replace if necessary.

[@anthony6006]

2:37 what type of suspension is this and whats the difference with macpherson suspension?

[@autodocuk]

It is not possible to unequivocally answer your question, you can find this information in the technical documentation for the repair of your car.

[@nsoper19]

Doesn't seem necessary to remove the brake caliper?

[@autodocuk]

It is recommended to remove the caliper for a more convenient and correct replacement.

[@serbia991]

Do not losen top bolts first do that last and what you did with thr wire brush and wd-40 served no purpose at all

[@Gverrerob]

Where is the hex bit set from?

[@autodocuk]

You can found the similar product via the following link: www.autodoc.co.uk/tools/drive-sockets?KZbin&

[@vincentbolduc5419]

Is it possible to do it without a pass thru socket set? Like with an impact gun and a normal wrench on the side. Thank you

[@Azizur_93]

I can see at the end that ride height is high. When does it usually go back to right height?

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment. Please clarify or rephrase your question. Best regards, Autodoc team

[@Azizur_93]

@@autodocuk at the end of the video front of the car is really high, when does it go back to the standard right height?

[@MountainBikeZachMelHambelton]

How are you not gonna link the required tools….

[@UsernameZPD]

So what about the extra steps on the drivers side?

[@autodocuk]

Our videos are for guidance only. All routine replacements and values can be found directly in the technical documentation for your car or use the help of the auto maintenance service. AUTODOC

[@jesseyang242]

Did u forget put the struct washer back in?

[@autodocuk]

Yes, you're right, it will be useful for us. Thank you for your attentiveness.

[@79koupe]

There is little or no reason to spray the head of a bolt with WD40....threads yes.

[@phoenix.reborn]

Is there new competition

[@autodocuk]

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[@alexey9900]

Good 👍👍👍

[@stampezgamingdk5136]

Love the tire Runs the wrong way when he takes it off 😂

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for sharing your opinion with us.

[@boumou3475]

👍 👍 👍 Great job

[@trep2pandai]

Seriously need to disable all😮😮😮. I thought i wanna do my self 😂😂😂

[@autodocuk]

Yes, to replace you need to remove a lot of things, you can do it yourself if you have the proper tools and skills.

[@SureshSuresh-yo9gr]

How opan hydrolic munt opna

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment! Unfortunately, we do not have such information, you can find a detailed manual in the service book of your car. Best Regards, Autodoc team

[@Holycow723]

This video is OVER KILL! You can do this job without doing half of the thing they are showing. I know from experience. I just replaced my struts and control arms. Also wd40 on top of ever bolt is the stupidest thing I've ever seen.... trying to look professional but its doing the opposite. 😂

[@autodocuk]

This video is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee a specific result.

[@m5p944]

Wtf man. What do you doing? Don’t touch that axle

[@autodocuk]

Thanks for your feedback! Please clarify or rephrase your question.

[@aladinsane68]

them pinch bolts holding the upper control arms very rarely come out that easy, in fact there an absolute nightmare, poor design fault in my opinion, they would have been better if they were made of stainless steel, i recommend anyone who owns these vehicles if they are not seized is to check and regrease every 6 months or so to avoid the mare i had with' em!!

[@patchp009]

WD40 IS DOING FWK ALL ON TOP OF THE BOLTS.....DUHH