Should I attempt to replace the front shocks in an Audi CS 100 non quartro?
05-09-2006, 03:12 PM
#1
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Should I attempt to replace the front shocks in an Audi CS 100 non quartro?
The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
head.
Thanks for any help
just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
head.
Thanks for any help
05-09-2006, 06:08 PM
#2
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Re: Should I attempt to replace the front shocks in an Audi CS 100non quartro?
You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the ABS
sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts and the top
mounting bolts.
Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using it.
Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace correctly to
avoid alignment issues.
Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
> head.
>
> Thanks for any help
>
sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts and the top
mounting bolts.
Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using it.
Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace correctly to
avoid alignment issues.
Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
> head.
>
> Thanks for any help
>
05-09-2006, 06:08 PM
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Re: Should I attempt to replace the front shocks in an Audi CS 100non quartro?
You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the ABS
sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts and the top
mounting bolts.
Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using it.
Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace correctly to
avoid alignment issues.
Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
> head.
>
> Thanks for any help
>
sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts and the top
mounting bolts.
Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using it.
Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace correctly to
avoid alignment issues.
Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
> head.
>
> Thanks for any help
>
05-09-2006, 06:08 PM
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Re: Should I attempt to replace the front shocks in an Audi CS 100non quartro?
You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the ABS
sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts and the top
mounting bolts.
Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using it.
Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace correctly to
avoid alignment issues.
Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
> head.
>
> Thanks for any help
>
sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts and the top
mounting bolts.
Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using it.
Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace correctly to
avoid alignment issues.
Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
> head.
>
> Thanks for any help
>
05-10-2006, 06:36 AM
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Re: Should I attempt to replace the front shocks in an Audi CS 100 non quartro?
The front strut insert doesn't come out of the top without moving the strut
housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
do.
Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
installed to act as a cooling agent?
well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
<g>
BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
"Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
> You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
> ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
> and the top mounting bolts.
>
> Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
> it.
>
> Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>
> Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>
> Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
> correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>
> Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>
> bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>> head.
>>
>> Thanks for any help
>>
housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
do.
Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
installed to act as a cooling agent?
well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
<g>
BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
"Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
> You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
> ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
> and the top mounting bolts.
>
> Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
> it.
>
> Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>
> Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>
> Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
> correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>
> Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>
> bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>> head.
>>
>> Thanks for any help
>>
05-10-2006, 06:36 AM
#6
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Re: Should I attempt to replace the front shocks in an Audi CS 100 non quartro?
The front strut insert doesn't come out of the top without moving the strut
housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
do.
Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
installed to act as a cooling agent?
well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
<g>
BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
"Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
> You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
> ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
> and the top mounting bolts.
>
> Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
> it.
>
> Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>
> Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>
> Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
> correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>
> Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>
> bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>> head.
>>
>> Thanks for any help
>>
housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
do.
Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
installed to act as a cooling agent?
well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
<g>
BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
"Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
> You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
> ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
> and the top mounting bolts.
>
> Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
> it.
>
> Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>
> Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>
> Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
> correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>
> Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>
> bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>> head.
>>
>> Thanks for any help
>>
05-10-2006, 06:36 AM
#7
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Re: Should I attempt to replace the front shocks in an Audi CS 100 non quartro?
The front strut insert doesn't come out of the top without moving the strut
housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
do.
Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
installed to act as a cooling agent?
well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
<g>
BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
"Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
> You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
> ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
> and the top mounting bolts.
>
> Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
> it.
>
> Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>
> Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>
> Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
> correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>
> Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>
> bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>> head.
>>
>> Thanks for any help
>>
housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
do.
Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
installed to act as a cooling agent?
well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
<g>
BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
"Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
> You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
> ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
> and the top mounting bolts.
>
> Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
> it.
>
> Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>
> Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>
> Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
> correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>
> Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>
> bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>> The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>> just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>> mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>> and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>> head.
>>
>> Thanks for any help
>>
05-10-2006, 03:44 PM
#8
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Re: Should I attempt to replace the front shocks in an Audi CS 100non quartro?
That's right!
I forgot that feature. There is a special tool that looks like a socket with a
side opening to hold the shaft when changing this way but I think that this can
be done by holding with a vice grips or pipe wrench.
Easier job than I described before.
One out of many Daves wrote:
> The front strut insert doesn't come out of the top without moving the strut
> housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
> do.
> Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
> installed to act as a cooling agent?
>
> well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
> <g>
> BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
>
>
> "Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
> news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
>>ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
>>and the top mounting bolts.
>>
>>Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
>>it.
>>
>>Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>>
>>Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>>
>>Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
>>correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>>
>>Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>>
>>bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>>
>>>The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>>>just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>>>mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>>>and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>>>head.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any help
>>>
>
>
>
I forgot that feature. There is a special tool that looks like a socket with a
side opening to hold the shaft when changing this way but I think that this can
be done by holding with a vice grips or pipe wrench.
Easier job than I described before.
One out of many Daves wrote:
> The front strut insert doesn't come out of the top without moving the strut
> housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
> do.
> Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
> installed to act as a cooling agent?
>
> well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
> <g>
> BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
>
>
> "Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
> news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
>>ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
>>and the top mounting bolts.
>>
>>Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
>>it.
>>
>>Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>>
>>Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>>
>>Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
>>correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>>
>>Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>>
>>bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>>
>>>The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>>>just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>>>mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>>>and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>>>head.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any help
>>>
>
>
>
05-10-2006, 03:44 PM
#9
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Should I attempt to replace the front shocks in an Audi CS 100non quartro?
That's right!
I forgot that feature. There is a special tool that looks like a socket with a
side opening to hold the shaft when changing this way but I think that this can
be done by holding with a vice grips or pipe wrench.
Easier job than I described before.
One out of many Daves wrote:
> The front strut insert doesn't come out of the top without moving the strut
> housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
> do.
> Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
> installed to act as a cooling agent?
>
> well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
> <g>
> BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
>
>
> "Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
> news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
>>ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
>>and the top mounting bolts.
>>
>>Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
>>it.
>>
>>Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>>
>>Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>>
>>Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
>>correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>>
>>Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>>
>>bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>>
>>>The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>>>just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>>>mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>>>and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>>>head.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any help
>>>
>
>
>
I forgot that feature. There is a special tool that looks like a socket with a
side opening to hold the shaft when changing this way but I think that this can
be done by holding with a vice grips or pipe wrench.
Easier job than I described before.
One out of many Daves wrote:
> The front strut insert doesn't come out of the top without moving the strut
> housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
> do.
> Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
> installed to act as a cooling agent?
>
> well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
> <g>
> BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
>
>
> "Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
> news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
>>ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
>>and the top mounting bolts.
>>
>>Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
>>it.
>>
>>Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>>
>>Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>>
>>Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
>>correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>>
>>Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>>
>>bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>>
>>>The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>>>just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>>>mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>>>and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>>>head.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any help
>>>
>
>
>
05-10-2006, 03:44 PM
#10
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Re: Should I attempt to replace the front shocks in an Audi CS 100non quartro?
That's right!
I forgot that feature. There is a special tool that looks like a socket with a
side opening to hold the shaft when changing this way but I think that this can
be done by holding with a vice grips or pipe wrench.
Easier job than I described before.
One out of many Daves wrote:
> The front strut insert doesn't come out of the top without moving the strut
> housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
> do.
> Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
> installed to act as a cooling agent?
>
> well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
> <g>
> BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
>
>
> "Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
> news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
>>ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
>>and the top mounting bolts.
>>
>>Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
>>it.
>>
>>Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>>
>>Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>>
>>Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
>>correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>>
>>Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>>
>>bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>>
>>>The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>>>just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>>>mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>>>and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>>>head.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any help
>>>
>
>
>
I forgot that feature. There is a special tool that looks like a socket with a
side opening to hold the shaft when changing this way but I think that this can
be done by holding with a vice grips or pipe wrench.
Easier job than I described before.
One out of many Daves wrote:
> The front strut insert doesn't come out of the top without moving the strut
> housing like on the 5000s? I think it should be one of the easy Audis to
> do.
> Shouldn't a little oil be poured in the housing before the strut insert gets
> installed to act as a cooling agent?
>
> well you can tell that I have not done the front struts on a 93 Audi CD100!
> <g>
> BTW Repair manuals sometimes are very good to read!
>
>
> "Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
> news:126287nsckofsf3@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>You will need to remove the struts by removing the axles, unplugging the
>>ABS sensors, removing the brake calipers / caliper mounts, lower mounts
>>and the top mounting bolts.
>>
>>Next you will need to rent a spring compressor and be very careful using
>>it.
>>
>>Once apart changing the shocks is rather easy.
>>
>>Changing the strut bearing would be advised as well.
>>
>>Be sure to mark location of the strut mount at the top to replace
>>correctly to avoid alignment issues.
>>
>>Doable but depends on your level of mechanical ability.
>>
>>bill1229@wwmgmt.com wrote:
>>
>>>The shocks (inserts) are shot in my '93 Audi CD100. I know you can buy
>>>just the insert gas cyclinders (shocks) but is this something a home
>>>mechanic can replace? I have replaced regular shocks and other items
>>>and am mechanically competent....just don't want to get in over my
>>>head.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any help
>>>
>
>
>
