Change Car Shock Absorbers Audi A6

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h30–7h00 ~350–700£
Estimated time 3h30–7h00
Estimated labour cost ~350–700£
Difficulty Easy
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h30–7h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 2h00–3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Standard suspension 2h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers Air suspension 3h00

What is the function of Audi A6 shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Audi A6 shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Audi A6 shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
A6 1997-2005 1997-2005 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AWT), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AJM), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX), 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AMM), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (ASM), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (BDV), 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AFB), 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (… Diesel, Petrol
A6 2005-2011 2005-2011 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRE), 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRF), 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BVG), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BLB), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BNA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB), 2.0 TFSI 16V Petrol (BPJ), 2.4 V6 Petrol (BDW), 2.7 V6 TDI Die… Diesel, Petrol
A6 2011-2018 2011-2018 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CYGA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLE), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CNHA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUE), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDDA), 2.0 TFSI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (CHJA+EAFA), … Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
A6 2019-2025 2019-2025 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZD), 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZF), 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPB), 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DFBA), 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPA), 40 TFSI 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DMTC), 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVE), 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVF), 45 TDI 48V (MH… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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