Type 43 5KT front struts

[Travis]

Guys,

While we're on the subject; how about for a Type 43 5000?

It seems that the hub is part of the strut housing, and would require removal of the tie-rod,
control arm, brake caliper, and drive shaft. Is it possible to just loosen it from the top and
change the strut insert and spring, while keeping the rest of it intact?

Thank you


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ti Kan" <ti at amb.org>
To: "Steve Arbaugh" <sneekerz at attbi.com>
Cc: "Quattro List" <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, July 05, 2002 10:27 PM
Subject: Re: 4kq front struts


> Steve Arbaugh writes:
> > Subject is an 86 4kcsq. The front needs new shocks (sorry, strut inserts)
> > badly. Looking thru the archives, I see that you can replace the shocks on a
> > 5k from the top, but can you do that for a 4k?
>
> No.
>
> > Is complete removal necessary?
>
> Yes.
>
> > If yes, I'll need a spring compressor, or is there another way?
> I'm all ears, as always.
>
> No other way... you need to remove the whole strut assembly.  A
> spring compressor is necessary.
>
> -Ti
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> 2001 S4 2.7T
> 1984 5000S turbo
> 1980 4000 2.0
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