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Audi Q5: Shock Absorber, Servicing

Shock Absorber, FWD, Servicing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
  • Shock Absorber Set -T10001-

Audi Q5. Shock Absorber, FWD, Servicing

1 - Stone Chip Protection

2 - Shock Absorber

  • Only shock absorbers with the same part number may be installed on the left and right
  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Shock Absorber, AWD, Removing and Installing"
  • There are different versions of the suspension. Refer to → Chapter "Explanations of Production Control Numbers (PR Number)".
  • Always vent and drain faulty shock absorbers before disposal. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Shock Absorbers, Venting and Emptying".
  • Shock Absorber, Checking. Refer to → Chapter "Repair Information".

3 - Washer

  • Always use

4 - Protective Pipe

5 - Stop Buffer

6 - Upper Shock Absorber Mount

  • Installed position.

7 - Nut

  • 35 Nm
  • Always replace if removed
  • Loosening and Tightening.

8 - Cover

Loosening and tightening the nut

1 - Ratchet (commercially available)

2 - Shock Absorber Set - Extension with Counter Holder 1 -T10001/9-

3 - Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet -T10001/11-

4 - Shock Absorber Set - Socket -T10001/1-

Audi Q5. Loosening and tightening the nut

Upper shock absorber mount installation position

- Install the upper shock absorber mount so it is rotated 90º to the lower shock absorber mount.

Audi Q5. A42-10228

Shock Absorber, AWD, Servicing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
  • Shock Absorber Set -T10001-

Audi Q5. Shock Absorber, AWD, Servicing

1 - Stone Chip Protection

2 - Shock Absorber

  • Only shock absorbers with the same part number may be installed on the left and right
  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Shock Absorber, AWD, Removing and Installing"
  • There are different versions of the suspension. Refer to → Chapter "Explanations of Production Control Numbers (PR Number)".
  • Always vent and drain faulty shock absorbers before disposal. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Shock Absorbers, Venting and Emptying".
  • Shock Absorber, Checking. Refer to → Chapter "Shock Absorbers, Checking when Removed".

3 - Washer

  • Always use

4 - Protective Pipe

5 - Stop Buffer

6 - Upper Shock Absorber Mount

  • Installed position. Refer to → Fig. "Upper shock absorber mount installation position"

7 - Nut

  • 35 Nm
  • Always replace if removed
  • Loosening and Tightening. Refer to → Fig. "Loosening and tightening the nut"

8 - Cover

Loosening and tightening the nut

1 - Ratchet (commercially available)

2 - Shock Absorber Set - Extension with Counter Holder 1 -T10001/9-

3 - Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet -T10001/11-

4 - Shock Absorber Set - Socket -T10001/1-

Audi Q5. N42-0266

Upper shock absorber mount installation position

- Install the upper shock absorber mount so it is rotated 90º to the lower shock absorber mount.

Audi Q5. A42-10228

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