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How to Replace Front Shocks

Model: Audi A4 B6 - Years 2000-2004
Part: Shocks

Here is the procedure for replacing the front shocks on an Audi A4. After removing the front wheel, use a 16 mm socket and a 13 mm socket to unscrew and remove the pins from the control arm. Use an anti-corrosion spray to facilitate the operation. With a ratchet wrench, remove the suspension bolts and lift the control arm. Now move to the upper area of the vehicle, in the engine compartment: open the hood and remove the rubber seal and the engine cover. You are on the right side of the vehicle. Using a 16 mm socket, remove the three bolts from the top of the suspension. Perform the same operation on the left side, but first remove the radiator overflow tank. Remove the entire suspension assembly and scrape off any buildup with a wire brush. Using a shock absorber tool, compress the spring, remove the worn shock absorber, and replace it with a new one. Also replace the spring and the rubber boot. As a final step, reinstall the new suspension.

Updated on 8 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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