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– Remove boot from collar on shock absorber -arrow- and re‐
move it from shock absorber.
– If shock absorber is replaced, then cover cap -1- and nut
-arrow- must be removed and then installed on the new shock
absorber.
Suspension Strut (Air Suspension), Installing
– If shock absorber was not replaced, gasket must be replaced
-arrow-.
– Clean contact surfaces with a lint-free cloth.
Note
Even the smallest contaminants lead to air spring leakage.
– Lightly grease ring with Lithium Grease .
– Position boot -2- on shock absorber.
– Slide stop buffer -1- with smaller diameter down onto shock
absorber.
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 01.2014
156 Rep. Gr.42 - Rear Suspension