Rear shock removal

[g-black]

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?

[snapdragon]

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.

[Delboy]

Air can also be bled down using VCDS if you have it.
http://forums.ross-tech.com/showthre...eding-Charging

[g-black]

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