Shock removal tips
#1
Posted 29 November 2016 - 09:07 AM
Thanks
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#2
Posted 29 November 2016 - 10:24 AM
You will need a hub spreader tool to open the split in the back of the hub to slide the shock out once the lower bolt is removed. My shocks were jammed tight in the carrier so I used heat on the hub to help get it out. Not too much though as you might fubar the bearing. Clean out the inside of the hub carrier with a wire brush to remove all the corrosion to help the shock for refitting. Do the same on the shock as well. Greasing the inside of the carrier lightly helps for refitting as well.
Other than that it's pretty standard stuff.
#3
Posted 29 November 2016 - 10:27 AM
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#4
Posted 29 November 2016 - 11:29 AM
The hub stays attached to the car and no need to disconnect the drive shaft either.
Very basic front strut removal process is:
Jack up car on one side. Support with axle stand.
Remove wheel
Jack up strut (under control arm) to release tension on ARB droplink. Undo drop link from top of strut.
Drop jack down but leave under control arm.
Undo lower strut bolt at back of hub carrier.
Insert hub spreader tool and turn to open split.
Lower hub on jack and manipulate hub (rocking motion) until hub drops away from strut. (Don't drop hub too far as you may damage driveshaft)
Undo 3 bolts on top plate and remove front strut from car.
Google it for better instructions or get a local garage to do it for you as these nuts and bolts need to be torqued back up to certain settings. Audi say all bolts and nuts need to be replaced as well as they are single use only.
If you are not confident to do this type of work I would recommend finding a local tech. Much safer.
#5
Posted 29 November 2016 - 12:44 PM
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#6
Posted 29 November 2016 - 01:49 PM
When the shorter springs are fitted the strut will be easier to refit as well.
When I fubar,d my UJ I couldn't get the driveshaft bolt out so had to pay a mobile mechanic to fix it 😩
#7
Posted 29 November 2016 - 02:57 PM
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#8
Posted 29 November 2016 - 04:07 PM
Glad I didn't pull anything apart today then - reference other threads on rear suspension my pal and I did the rears and drop links today, and were about to start the fronts when it came time for a coffee. Then decided not to bother, after reading the above it's a good thing too or we would have been in so much sh*t.
I'm going to do the sensible thing and let someone else deal with it. BTW is it worth changing out anything else while they're at it? So far it's only shocks, top mounts and drop links but any other suggestions welcome. Car's done 42k now and is enjoying the love.
#9
Posted 29 November 2016 - 05:24 PM
Edited by Duke3D, 29 November 2016 - 05:24 PM.
#10
Posted 29 November 2016 - 10:10 PM
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#11
Posted 29 November 2016 - 11:23 PM
Honestly don't think you need to waste your time removing the drive shaft bolt. Especially if you leave the control arm connected to the strut as this will control how far the hub can move out.
Just support the hub on a jack to stop it dropping too far, just enough to pull the strut out.
Honest thats all it needs.
#12
Posted 29 November 2016 - 11:43 PM
Im with you Duke on this one as ive done my old S-Line 3.2 its a POP they come apart with no real probs
#13
Posted 30 November 2016 - 12:27 AM
Im with you Duke on this one as ive done my old S-Line 3.2 its a POP they come apart with no real probs
Agreed
#14
Posted 30 November 2016 - 09:11 AM
Just a follow up you can use WD40/Plusgas around the bottom of the leg where it meets the hub.
Then with a block of wood tap down the hub where it meets the leg,ive done this on my old A3 & many MKIV Golfs
#15
Posted 30 November 2016 - 03:18 PM
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Posted 30 November 2016 - 03:30 PM
#17
Posted 03 December 2016 - 01:55 PM
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#18
Posted 03 December 2016 - 02:30 PM
If your using a hub spreader tool make sure it hasn't gone too far in and is fouling the bolt. If not put the nut back on and hammer through.
#19
Posted 03 December 2016 - 03:36 PM
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#20
Posted 03 December 2016 - 08:35 PM
It will be the inner UJ has popped apart. If you've got the time remove the complete drive shaft from the car & get it on a bench. Remove the inner CV boot and you will see that the ball races have been popped out of their recess.
How far did you drop the hub then? Mine accidentally dropped to floor level when I popped mine. With a jack supporting it, it should have been fine.
Audi will most likely just want to replace the whole drive shaft.