[s-cars] front strut assembly removal

[chris chambers]

Bill,

in regards to the rear suspension:

1. Any time I've had rear suspension work on my S6 it "settled: lower" later
2. A common mistake is to install the spring perch upside down which raises the 
rear end.


Don't know if that helps but hey it's what I have to offer ; - )

Chris



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From: "HEALY, WILLIAM L (ATTOPS)" <wh3518 at att.com>
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Sent: Thu, August 5, 2010 8:49:42 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] front strut assembly removal

First off, Thanks to all who provided guidance regarding my recent
suspension R&R. I didn't realize just how worn the stuff was until I
took it out. It went fairly well: new Blausport damper, New S6 Plus
replica springs (GP), front tierods, control arms and brake lines. I
have a few follow-up questions. I don't have a Bentley manual, and need
the proper torque specs for the upper 22mm nut? Also, the rear sits a
bit high, could it be I need to sock the upper shock nut tighter to
compress the spring a bit more?

One more thing, if anyone wants to borrow it, I bought the special 22MM
strut Nut wrench, which provides access for the allen wrench, for
removing the front strut assemblies. Let me know.

Thanks,
Bill

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[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Peter Schulz
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 10:37 AM
To: David Giannandrea
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Subject: Re: [s-cars] front strut assembly removal

and Do NOT try to spread the slot in the strut housing to ease the
release of the ball joint.

You will compromise the ball joint's connection to the strut.
..and hopefully you won't experience what my wife and kids did when the
lower control arm freed itself from the ball joint while driving
(luckily at low speed in a parking lot)
...yes the car had the wrong pinch bolt which was also cross threaded,
but I shudder to think what could have happened at speed on a bumpy
road.
BTW, force was sufficient to also pull the outer CV off the halfshaft.

-Peter



On Aug 2, 2010, at 3:27 PM, David Giannandrea wrote:

> 
> Just a couple pointers:
> 
>     Loosen axle nut before any other disassembly. CAR ON GROUND!
>     Half shaft can stay attached to trans.
> 
> After brakes, half shaft, control arm, sway bar are detached, strut
will
> drop out from the 3 bolts at the top of the tower.
> 
> Manual recommends NEW axle nut. Torque to something like 120 ft-lbs
PLUS 1/2
> turn...be sure the tires (all 4) are on the ground again for this
final
> torquing. Don't use the wife pressing on the brakes because you might
just
> torque the car off the jack stands. I have a 30" bar and I can barely
get
> the complete 1/2 turn on that nut...cheater recommended.
> 
> David
> 
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-Peter Schulz
Chelmsford Ma, USA
http://www.naaclub.org/

1995.5 S6 Avant Emerald/Ecru
1995.5 S6 Avant Silver/Platinum
1991 90Q 20v Q Red
1991 90Q 20v Indigo
1991 CQ silver  (eS2 recipient) 



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