Change Car Shock Absorbers Audi A8

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00–4h00 ~200–400£
Estimated time 2h00–4h00
Estimated labour cost ~200–400£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
A8 1994-2003 6
  • 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (AMX)
  • 3.7 V8 40V Petrol (AKC)
  • 4.2 V8 40V Petrol (AUW)
  • 4.2 V8 40V Petrol (AVN)
  • 6.0 W12 Petrol (AZC)
  • S8 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (AVP)
A8 2018-2025 3
  • 55 TFSI Petrol (CZSE)
  • 60 TFSI e Electricity,Petrol (CZSE)
  • S8 (4.0 V8 TFSI) MHEV Petrol (CWWB)
Renew both front shock absorbers 4h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 2h30

What is the function of Audi A8 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 A8 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 A8 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
A8 1994-2003 1994-2003 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (AMX), 3.3 V8 TDI Diesel (AKF), 3.7 V8 40V Petrol (AKC), 4.2 V8 40V Petrol (AUW), 4.2 V8 40V Petrol (AVN), 6.0 W12 Petrol (AZC), S8 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (AVP) Diesel, Petrol
A8 2003-2010 2003-2010 2.8 FSi Petrol (BDX), 3.0 V6 Petrol (ASN), 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (ASB), 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (BNG), 3.2 FSI Petrol (BPK), 3.7 V8 Petrol (BFL), 4.0 V8 TDI Diesel (ASE), 4.2 V8 Petrol (BFM), 4.2 V8 Petrol (BVJ), 4.2 V8 TDI Diesel (BVN), 6.0 W12 Petrol (BHT), S8 (5.2 V10 FSi) Petrol (BSM) Diesel, Petrol
A8 2010-2018 2010-2018 2.0 TFSI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (CHJA+EAFA), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CYPA), 3.0 TDI Diesel (CDTA), 3.0 TDI Diesel (CDTB), 3.0 TDI Diesel (CLAB), 3.0 TDI Diesel (CMHA), 3.0 TDI Diesel (CTBA), 3.0 TDI Diesel (CTBB), 3.0 TDI Diesel (CTBD), 3.0 TFSI Petrol (CGWA), 3.0 TFSI Petrol (CREA)… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
A8 2018-2025 2018-2025 50 TDI Diesel (DDVC), 50 TDI MHEV Diesel (DMGK), 55 TFSI Petrol (CZSE), 60 FSi Petrol (CXYA), 60 TDI Diesel (CVXB), 60 TFSI e Electricity,Petrol (CZSE), S8 (4.0 V8 TFSI) MHEV Petrol (CWWB) Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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