Car service is a significant budget, and nevertheless we all know it is essential, we are hardly ever happy to waste hundreds of euros to replace worn parts. The shock absorbers of a car are one of them. And we’re going to help you today to find out what price to change the shock absorbers of a Audi A5? To do so, first, we’re going to try to explain to you on the best time to replace them, then, how much it costs to replace the shock absorbers of its Audi A5, and at last, how to replace them.
When to replace the shock absorbers of its Audi A5?
Before giving you the price of a shock absorber on a Audi A5 , we will fairly quickly describe you the best time to replace them. It is necessary to know that shock absorbers are wearing parts, and according to your use of your vehicle, they will wear out more or less fairly quickly. In general, it is expected that the shock absorbers of a Audi A5 have a range of 80, 000km. However, some issues may possibly cause you to replace them sooner. If you want more precise information on the ideal time to make this task, we have made a specific content page to describe when to change the shock absorbers of a Audi A5, do not hesitate to seek advice from it.
What is the price to replace the shock absorbers of your Audi A5?
In this second part we will finally talk about the point that undoubtedly attracts you to this content page, what is the price to replace the shock absorbers of a Audi A5? It is necessary to know that the budget for the replacement of shock absorbers can vary significantly. Indeed, there is a huge amount of garages that apply different labour prices, and, that will take more or less time to execute this routine service act. Additionally, there is a huge range of branded and generic parts on offer, and prices vary enormously as well. Finally, the series, of your Audi A5, can vary on the quality of the original shock absorbers you have on your car, in actual fact, the sports models are built with stronger shock absorbers for a better grip which cost more at the purchase. However, we will try to give you an idea of the budget needed to change the shock absorbers of your Audi A5 . We consider that for an entry-level car the price of parts plus labor will be around 450-600 euros , for a more high-end series or a newer Audi A5, you will have to consider a budget close to 1000 euros . Finally, for a Audi A5 sport or top of the range, the quality suspensions will cost more and it is possible that the price of their replacement will reach 1500 euros .
How to replace the shock absorbers of a Audi A5?
To finish our content page, we will fairly quickly describe how to replace the shock absorbers on a Audi A5, it will allow you to figure out why the budget to replace them is so necessary. This intervention can be dangerous due to the shock absorber springs, it should not be done unless you have the tools and the knowledge. However, here are the main steps of the intervention:
- Putting your car on stands or a deck…
- Remove the wheels necessary to access the shock absorbers.
- Remove the shock absorber head from the hood.
- Use the two screws provided to do this purpose to uncouple the bottom of the shock absorber from your stabilizer bar.
- Pull the strut out.
- Use the suspension compressor to push in your spring and then release it again.
- Replace it with the new shock absorber
- Re-mount the entire assembly thinking of changing the suspension stop which is strongly affected by road vibrations
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