How to Change Rear Springs in an Audi A6

[@jamesward5721]

I do the same for Vito springs (those are extremely tall springs, normal compressors don't have a hope of compressing them enough. I compress, ratchet strap them, then re-compress, then fit. Otherwise, you're struggling.

[@Petrolhead66]

Congratulations on your 10k views Adam

[@weekendswithadamthebloke3768]

Thank you Peter 😁

[@matthinde6290]

Great video Thankyou. Looks like I’ve lost the plastic cap off the top of the spring. Will the rubber alone hold it in?

[@weekendswithadamthebloke3768]

Hi Matt, thanks for the feedback. No, is the answer to your question, I wouldn't risk it. From memory there are locator features between the rubber and the plastic and between the plastic and the chassis which make sure everything stays in place. The consequences of your spring coming out of place are far greater than the cost (& delay) of getting a new part.

[@matthinde6290]

@@weekendswithadamthebloke3768 hi Adam, trouble is I’ve scoured the internet and they don’t seem to exist! I’ll have to take a chance.

[@weekendswithadamthebloke3768]

@@matthinde6290 As much as it pains me Matt, I just go to the dealer for that sort of thing as it's unlikely you'll get an aftermarket item.

[@edmondbytyqi4708]

Wonderful video. Thanks.

[@weekendswithadamthebloke3768]

I appreciate the feedback, glad you found it useful 👍

[@peterjohansson8752]

What year of the car?

[@weekendswithadamthebloke3768]

2012

[@duncanfandrews]

That was great

[@weekendswithadamthebloke3768]

Thank you Duncan, hope it was helpful.

[@frankw9836]

My mechanic quoted me £245 without the springs

[@weekendswithadamthebloke3768]

Is that good or bad? A lot cheaper than the dealership I think.

[@mikivojinov6381]

Clean the bolst with wire brush first, than use wd40

[@mikivojinov6381]

Also wear hand and eye protection

[@weekendswithadamthebloke3768]

And then longer you can leave the WD40 to soak the more effective it is