Air Spring: Locations

Air spring shock absorbers (all wheel drive), assembly overview
Tightening torque for all air lines on the Audi A6 is 2 Nm (9 inch lbs.).





1. Self-locking hex nut, 27 Nm
^ Always replace after disassembly
^ First remove air compressor plugs
2. Air spring
^ Installing refer to Fig. 1
3. Shock absorber
4. Clip
5. Self-locking nut, tighten to 70 Nm plus additional 90° turn
^ Always replace after disassembly
6. Washer
7. Air spring shock absorbers
8. Hex bolt M12 x 1.5 x 95
^ Always replace after disassembly
9. Connection piece
refer to Fig. 2, See note
10. Air line Clip the air lines into markings provided for them.
refer to Fig. 1 , See note
11. Connection piece
refer to Fig. 2, See note
12. Hex bolt, 45 Nm

Fig. 1 Installation of air strut:

Bayonet - connection must be absolutely clean.
^ Coat rubber sealing rings -1- and -2- with lithium - grease G 052 150 A2.
^ Close bayonet - connection by simultaneous pressing and turning.