Most German car's rear shocks or struts are really not that difficult to change out. I've been doing it a long time to Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. Did a complete swap with two Audi A8s from stock struts to coil overs swapping from the other A8. Did it all in an afternoon using only a jack and jack stands and no lift. So I'm talking 8 shock/strut assembles all together.
Well I had a few f-bombs. Probably easy with a good air impact. Cordless impact wrench wasn't strong enough to remove the bolt. You can only fit a box end wrench on the nut. Had to turn it 15 degrees, flip, turn, flip...until I could go back and remove the bolt. Needed a 16mm for the nut on the end of the old shock. (New one was 17mm). Installation was very easy. All bolt threads still perfect.
Thank you for your feedback. We understand that mistakes were made during the replacement, in the new videos we have already fixed all these mistakes and we are trying to show the replacement using a torque wrench in compliance with all norms and rules. Best regards, Autodoc team.
Thank you for your comment! Such work is very complex and time-consuming. We do not think that we will carry out the work of this level of complexity. We strongly recommend that you make such replacements only at the specialized service of your car. Best Regards, Autodoc team
Thank you for your feedback! It's absolutely right - such difference in the shock absorbers may depend on the component parts for the same model. If you want to check suitable car parts for your vehicle, please, contact, our Support Team, and our managers will surely try to help you. Best regards, Autodoc.
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wow this dude makes it all look so very easy.....I think he may be an android.
I was thinking the same thing. I would've made up 10 new curse words by the time I'd have to remove the dust guards. Great vid though. Nice & clear.
Most German car's rear shocks or struts are really not that difficult to change out. I've been doing it a long time to Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. Did a complete swap with two Audi A8s from stock struts to coil overs swapping from the other A8. Did it all in an afternoon using only a jack and jack stands and no lift. So I'm talking 8 shock/strut assembles all together.
Well I had a few f-bombs. Probably easy with a good air impact. Cordless impact wrench wasn't strong enough to remove the bolt. You can only fit a box end wrench on the nut. Had to turn it 15 degrees, flip, turn, flip...until I could go back and remove the bolt. Needed a 16mm for the nut on the end of the old shock. (New one was 17mm). Installation was very easy. All bolt threads still perfect.
Please for the love of God use a torque wrench, impact gun is NOT the way to go.
Thank you for your feedback.
We understand that mistakes were made during the replacement, in the new videos we have already fixed all these mistakes and we are trying to show the replacement using a torque wrench in compliance with all norms and rules.
Best regards,
Autodoc team.
Hi, could you do a clutch replacement job video too?
Thank you for your comment!
Such work is very complex and time-consuming.
We do not think that we will carry out the work of this level of complexity.
We strongly recommend that you make such replacements only at the specialized service of your car.
Best Regards,
Autodoc team
Would wheel alignment still be neccesary after replacement?
Does the 2006 audi a4 b6 have different shocks from the b7 model??
Thank you for your feedback! It's absolutely right - such difference in the shock absorbers may depend on the component parts for the same model. If you want to check suitable car parts for your vehicle, please, contact, our Support Team, and our managers will surely try to help you. Best regards, Autodoc.
i have a question ,,is the absorber , A4 B6 &B7 is the same?
We do not have such information, we recommend that you consult your mechanic.
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This doesnt look that terrible. probably take me two hrs to do both...?
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On average, a replacement will take no more than one hour per side.
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Autodoc team.
Is it the same on sedan and avant?
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Yes, the replacement procedure is the same on the Sedan and on the Avant
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