0 ASE-5637 Arnott New eRide Front Electronic Air Strut Audi A8 (D5)

Strut Removal

Use an appropriate jack throughout the removal and installation process to support the axle. Adjust as needed.

1 Set the steering to straight ahead.

2 Raise the vehicle.

3 Disable the air suspension and deflate the applicable air spring according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

4 Remove the engine bay trim to access the top of the strut.

5 Disconnect the electrical connector. (Figure 1)

6 Remove the applicable front wheel. (Figure 2)

7 Loosen and remove the air line (Figure 3). Discard the air line fitting (Figure 4). Move the air line out of the way to avoid damage.

AIR LINE FITTING REMOVAL

Prior to inserting the existing air line into the new air strut you will need to remove the old original equipment air line fitting and discard.

Scratches and/or deep cuts in the air line can result in possible leaks. Inspect the air line before insertion. Air line needs to be replaced if damaged.

FIGURE 4

8 Remove the nut attaching the ride height sensor to the lower control arm. Move the ride height sensor out of the way to avoid damage. (Figures 5, 6)

9 Move the ABS wire out of the way to avoid damage. (Figures 7)

10 Remove the upper control arm bolt and free the upper control arms from the spindle. (Figures 8, 9)

11 Remove the upper sway bar link bolt. (Figure 10)

12 Remove the bolt attaching the clevis to the strut. (Figure 11)

13 Remove the bolt attaching the lower control arm and the bottom of the clevis to the strut. (Figure 12)

14 Free the clevis from the bottom of the strut. (Figure 13)

15 Remove the three (3) upper mount bolts. (Figure 14)

16 Remove the strut from the vehicle. (Figure 15)

17 Strut removal complete.

New eRide Strut Installation

Tighten all nuts and bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.

Do not remove the air fitting from the air strut. Doing so may cause damage and/or void warranty. Remove the white shipping pin from the new air fitting and insert the air line until fully seated.

Use an appropriate jack throughout the removal and installation process to support the axle. Adjust as needed.

1 Position the strut into the vehicle for installation. (Figure 16)

2 Install the three (3) upper mount bolts. Do not tighten yet. (Figure 17)

3 Position the bottom of the strut in the clevis. Install the bolt attaching the clevis to the strut.

4 Install the upper sway bar link bolt. (Figure 19)

5 Remove the bolt attaching the lower control arm and the bottom of the clevis to the strut. (Figure 20)

6 Install the upper control arm bolt. (Figure 21)

7 Tighten the upper mount bolts according to the manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 22)

8 Remove the plug from the valve check. Install the provided VOSS fitting and snug it tight. Then, remove the shipping pin from the VOSS fitting. Insert the air line into the new VOSS fitting and ensure it is fully seated. Ensure to follow the “Shipping Pin Removal and Air Line Installation” instructions. (Figures 23, 24, 25)

Shipping Pin Removal and Air Line Installation

FIGURE 25

9 Carefully secure the air line to the clip on the side of the strut. (Figure 26)

10 Reattach the ride height sensor to the lower control arm. (Figure 27)

11 Connect the electrical connector to the top of the strut. (Figure 26)

12 Reinstall the wheel.

13 Enable the air suspension and inflate the air spring according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

14 Lower the vehicle.

15 New eRide electronic air strut installation is complete.