Audi A4: Disposal
Front Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Venting and Draining
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Hand drill
- 3 mm diameter drill bit.
- 6 mm diameter drill bit
- Oil collecting container
- Protective eyewear
Procedure
- Secure the gas-filled shock absorber vertically in a vise with the piston rod facing down.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Wear protective eyewear!
- Drill a 3 mm hole -A- through the shock absorber outer tube.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling.
- Continue drilling until the tube inside is drilled through (approximately 25 mm deep).
- Drill a second 6 mm hole -B- through the outer and inner shock absorber tubes.
- Hold the shock absorber over an appropriate container for catching oil and move the piston rod repeatedly through the entire stroke until no more oil flows out.
Rear Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Venting and Draining
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Hand drill
- 3 mm diameter drill bit.
- 6 mm diameter drill bit
- Oil collecting container
- Protective eyewear
Procedure
- Secure the gas-filled shock absorber vertically in a vise with the piston rod facing down.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Wear protective eyewear!
- Drill a 3 mm hole -A- through the shock absorber outer tube.
Note
Gas escapes when drilling.
- Continue drilling until the tube inside is drilled through (approximately 25 mm deep).
- Drill a second 6 mm hole -B- through the outer and inner shock absorber tubes.
- Hold the shock absorber over an appropriate container for catching oil and move the piston rod repeatedly through the entire stroke until no more oil flows out.
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Tensioning Strap -T10038-
- Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
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Subframe
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe
threaded connection to the body.
The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or
tightened with an impact w
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Transmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid Level, Checking
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torx Socket - T60 -T40087-
Protective Eyewear
Procedure
Note
General repair instructions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Repair Information".
Guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to
→ Chapte
Balance Shaft
Overview - Balance Shaft
1 - Cylinder Block
2 - Bolt
Tightening specifications. Refer to
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.13; Balance Shaft;
Overview - Balance Shaft.
3 - Intake Side Balance Shaft
Removing and installing. Re
