How to Remove and Replace a Strut Mount - 1998 Audi A6 Quattro

Here is how I removed and replaced the strut mount on my 1998 Audi A6 Quattro. I was chasing a popping noise from the front right area and figured it was coming from the strut mount area.

[@josenoriega1994]

Come to PA we have lots of pot holes lol . Roads here are horrible because of salt . I need to get my outer tie rid done soon on my 2001 audi a4 after watching this it helped me understand it more.

[@myRatchets]

Haha I've never been to PA but yea maybe someday I'll pay a visit to PA and all of its potholes lol. Replacing the outer tie rod is pretty easy, I've been really itching to make a video on it too, but havent had a car that needs it yet. GL

[@josenoriega1994]

would i need any type of alignment after ?

[@myRatchets]

If you are replacing the outer tie rod yes. You wouldnt have to for the strut mount replacement. GL

[@brett1234]

I love your channel. I'm thankful that I have an 1998 Audi A6. I'm about to change my brakes soon so, a lot of these videos are helpful. Thank you!

[@sobyx1]

Awesome attention to detail. Using channel pliers to hold strut didn't work all the way due to blue locktite, kept working the nut tull it came loose.

[@626nh]

Very informative video. Excellent description.

[@torgut9]

Almost 5 years old video but still helping people out! :D
I have exactly same pop-sound-issue (supportarms and balljoints are all new and good) with my old Passat B5.... and it appears right after I changed front shock absorbers.
I'm 99% sure this will fix my poppings. Thanx for this tip dude (^_^)

[@jmgiron4]

Well done!! Excellent video. Now I feel more confident doing mine this weeked.

[@myRatchets]

jmgiron4 hope it went well, cheers.

[@martinboyce4293]

You the man! Wish I had your knowledge and skill set!

[@kintech4585]

I might have a similar situation so this is a perfect timing. Do you I can wait this out till summer? What do you think might happen if i ignore this kind of strut mount problem?

[@myRatchets]

I guess if it is indeed the mount a minor noise it should be fine, but you can always just get the strut assembly out, buy the mount and take it like that to a shop and have them put it in their bench spring compressor and replace the mount under 5 minutes.. they usually only ask for a tip or $20 bucks or something. But it cuts down alot on your repair time. GL

[@dabid5]

that's a lot of tricks you don't see elsewhere!

[@99AUDI99]

I’m pretty sure it was loose Strut top Nut and not strut mount(on video it looks fine). Also I would check strut - while in there.
I had the same popping noise, I tighten strut nut and popping noise disappear.

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

Thanks ;)

[@rubenquiroga300]

cuando apretas el bastago del amortiguador con una pinsa tenes que cambiar el amortiguador!!

[@DaOneEnOnly]

Thanks for the video. You should not use a pry bar on the pinch joint. Instead use a ball joint fork / separator.
LOL "...it is likely you'll have to replace your motor..." Sometime that is the painful truth.

[@myRatchets]

Haha yea I was gona say motor mounts..but caught myself halfway. I do have a ball joint fork/separator but it actually does more harm than good..as in it damages the rubber boot that keeps the grease in and that causes premature failure of the ball joints. The pry bar was more for causing vibration than to dig in there.. it did no harm. cheers

[@DaOneEnOnly]

Good to know. My concern was indeed with deforming the joint with the pry bar.

[@ryanhutzel7897]

how the hell do I do the rear
there's no place for a vice grip
it's just spinning freely

[@MrStroller4u]

where is the 2.7t?

[@hllywd964]

where do you live?

[@myRatchets]

socal :)

[@hllywd964]

oh I wish...I'm on Long Island in NY in snow hell!!...

[@myRatchets]

I lived in Boston for a few years..know how you feel!

[@twotimes2099]

12:26 Not trying to be rude but putting your hand where you did was about the dumbest thing you could have done. think about losing all four of your fingers and having this video to remind you every time you watch it? Please for the love of God just don't make that mistake again

[@nedudki]

dumbest thing to use air gun on the shock...... terrible

[@tonymartinez1able]

Security first always. But, If he had expanded the spring then yes, but he compressed it. in case of failure the gaps will open not close.

[@VortechBand]

@@tonymartinez1able The compression force is enough to launch the spring across the street. Your fingers will fly with it. If you are lucky, it will just break your finger bones.