Front Pair Air Suspension Shocks For Audi A8 D3 Quattro Typ 4E 2002-2010

Item Specifications

Key Words: Front Pair Air Suspension Shock Struts For 2002-2010 Audi A8 D3 Quattro 4WD Typ 4E

*Removal Guideline

Caution: Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified in the instructions or in a different sequence.

To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to disconnect your battery.

Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.

1.Set steering to straight ahead.

2.Lift vehicle and remove wheel.(picture 1)

3.Locate the shock, loosen and remove the air line. Remove the air line fitting from the air hose and discard. Reference technical service bulletin provided with our product for proper fitting usage.(picture 2)

4.Loosen and remove the upper control arm bolt. Remove upper arms from spindle assembly.(picture 3,4)

5.Loosen and remove the lower shock arm bolts.(picture 5)

6.Raise the hood and remove applicable trim paneling to gain access to the front shock towers.

7.Locate and remove wire harness from mounting bracket.(picture 6)

8.Disconnect the electrical connection.(picture 7)

9.Loosen and remove the three upper shock mounting bolts.(picture 8)

10.Now from the bottom side, slide the shock over the lower control arm. Remove shock slowly from mount area.(picture 9)

11.Carefully guide the wire through the hole while removing the shock.(picture 10)

12.Loosen and remove(4)top mounting bolts from shock.(picture 11)

13.Remove the top section.(picture 12)

14.Removal complete.

*Installation Guideline

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specifications during the installation process.

Do not remove the air fitting from the air strut. Doing so may cause damage and/or void warranty. Remove the white shipping pin from the new air fitting and insert the air line until fully seated.

1.Installation is in the reverse order of air strut removal.

Note

Please double confirm the compatibility as well as the OEM number before purchasing.

Instruction is not included. Professional installation is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to prevent the damage of air springs/How to extend the service life of air springs/struts etc.?

An air strut with separable air springs

If your vehicle offers a separable air suspension (Audi Allroad A6 C5, Mercedes-Benz W164, BMW X5, etc.), you should regularly (about once a week) lift the car to the maximum position, and remove dirt with a high-pressure cleaner (keep the cleaner at a distance to the air spring about 30 cm/12 inches, otherwise water pressure can damage the air spring). The highest position may vary depending on your model and regulation options. Therefore, please test this by trying the different modes available to you (Sport, comfort, dynamic, off-road) and choose the one that sets your vehicle to the highest position. The dirt will most likely be found under the fold of the pneumatic chambers. If you find a frozen layer of bitumen on the piston guide (the part of a strut on which the air spring is installed), it is recommended to clean it as well. Whenever possible, avoid riding on fresh asphalt, as fresh bitumen mixed with sand immediately results in a build-up of abrasives on the piston and in turn contributes to accelerated wear and tear of the air spring.

A complete air suspension shock

Many cars such as Mercedes W220 or W211 are set up with a complete air strut - shock absorber and air spring visually form a complete spare part. In many cases, you can easily recognize these by the metal cups with which the air spring is tightly mounted. To best avoid any damage, we highly recommend to regularly check the condition of the dust protection seals of the air strut.

What is the difference between an air spring and an air strut?

The air spring is a part of the air strut. Some vehicles (e.g. Mercedes ML) allow you to change the air spring separately. At our online shop you have the opportunity to buy either the whole air strut or only the air spring. For some type of vehicles it is not possible to change the air spring separately. In this case the whole air strut should be replaced.

Which side of my car is the Right and Left?

The right and left sides of an automobile are determined as if sitting in the car facing forward. Thus, the left side is on the left when sitting in the car facing forward, and the right side is on the right. For American cars, the driver’s side is on the left, and the passenger sits to the right of the driver. For cars in Japan, Britain, Ireland, the Bahamas and some other former British colonies -- where they drive on the left side of the road -- the passenger sits on the left side, and the driver (along with all the driving controls) is on the right.

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Pair for Front Left & Right Air Suspension Shock Struts