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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering Brakes, Springs, shocks, steering racks, steering columns, suspension arms, wheel hubs etc. |
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Rear shock removal
As simple as the title is, any tips on how to take it out? Was able to remove the fronts ok, but couldn't get the rear shock over the upper arm.
I assume that even though the line is disconnected, the rear strut keeps air in it ( a safety measure incase the airline bursts?) Is there anyway to fully deflate the air spring, thus making it easier to compress and lift clear of the arm? |
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Document 39 linked on this page...
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=86888 Section 5.3.... – Clean area around air connection. – Unscrew connection piece -1- on residual pressure valve -2-. This will allow air to escape. |
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Air can also be bled down using VCDS if you have it.
http://forums.ross-tech.com/showthre...eding-Charging
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Perfect! Couldn't have asked for better. I'll get the whole rear axle off the ground and try and bleed the rear with VCDS. A combination of that using the Audi approved wodden stick
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