How to change a front shock strut on AUDI A3 1 (8L1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

How to change a front shock strut on AUDI A3 1 (8L1) 1.8 Hatchback 1997 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Shock strut on AUDI A3 (8L) (09.1996-05.2003) / AUDI TT Coupe (8N) (10.1998-06.2006) / SEAT Leon I (1M, 1M1) (11.1999-06.2006) / SEAT Toledo II (1M, 1M2) (10.1998-05.2006) / SKODA Octavia I (1U) (09.1996-12.2010) cars should be replaced, as a rule, according to one and the same procedure.
However, there can be slight differences due to specific features of the vehicle design.
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🛠️ The tools you need to replace a front shock strut:
- wire brush
- WD-40 spray
- combination spanner No. 16
- drive socket No. 16
- torque Wrench
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[@MADagain]

what happened to the torque specs?

[@HermanAndersen0]

Will i need an alignment after this? Did the job and one wheel got alot of toe… is it because of the ball joint bolts? Saw that they got some slots to move a bit

[@autodocuk]

Yes, it is recommended to adjust the wheel alignment after this replacement.

[@silverliteway]

Is 50Nm an appropriate torque setting for lower mount bracket and top nut? There's an 8p clip with settings...x-compatible??

[@szymonkrause3284]

Ta muzyczka co leci w tle jest spoko, taka klimatyczna i miło się ogląda, szkoda ze w nowych filmach już jej nie ma :(
Pozdrawiam dobra robota panowie :D
Leci sub

[@afherrera44]

Very good video!! Please show more videos from Mercedes Benz.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your feedback! Please, specify , what kind of replacement you'd like to watch on our channel, as well as the car model you are interested in. Best regards, Autodoc.

[@afherrera44]

@@autodocuk Will be good, How replace 722.6 conductor plate Gearbox from Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor 98. Or other model. This is common problem. Thanks.

[@mleite2006]

Well done.

[@autodocuk]

Thanks for your positive comment! Stay with us!

[@K61r]

at 7:22 was this tool breaking intentional??

[@autodocuk]

At 7:22 minutes the instrument did not break.

[@K61r]

@@autodocuk
Thanks for the reply, could you confirm what the little piece that broke off inside the split is for and why it is used like this :)
Looking to do this job next week and that's the only bit I don't get

[@K61r]

@@autodocuk This tool broke off in the gap, didn't it.... Still though, thorough video.

[@dardyole3967]

What is the torque setting for the drives shift nut

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment!
In this particular case, the mechanic used the torque setting of 180Nm for the central nut.
Best regards, Autodoc.

[@julienclement3673]

Hello
Can we replace the sock aborber socket by another tool ?

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your feedback.Unfortunately, we can not recommend another tool for which this replacement will be within the framework of safety, otherwise we recommend contacting the service.Best regards,Autodoc!

[@unfknknown9678]

Use a chisel or a screw driver 😂