How to properly compress a spring and check the efficiency of a shock absorber during strut maintenance on 1988 Audi 80?

Install the spring compressor in a spring into a vice. Push the spring until the upper retainer is released and unscrew the nut on the piston rod. Take off the strut bearing and spring retainer, which is the top of the spring. Test the shock absorber efficiency and replace in case of necessity and correctly reassemble and ensure torque requirements.

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1988 Audi 80 Shock Absorber Part Number: 893-513-031-AG
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- Other Name: Shock Absorb
- Replaces: 893-513-031-P
- Item Weight: 5.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 893-513-031-AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1988 Audi 80 Submodels:
- Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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1988 Audi 80 Shock Absorber Part Number: 893-513-031-G
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- Other Name: Shock Absorb
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 893-513-031-G
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 1988 Audi 80 Submodels:
- Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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1988 Audi 80 Shock Absorber Part Number: 893-413-503-AA
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- Other Name: Shock Absorb; Shock Insert
- Replaces: 893-413-503-P
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 893-413-503-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 1988 Audi 80 Submodels:
- Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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1988 Audi 80 Strut Cartridge Part Number: 8G0-413-503-B
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- Other Name: Shock Absorb; Shock, Strut, Strut Cartridge
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8G0-413-503-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 1988 Audi 80 Submodels:
- Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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1988 Audi 80 Shock Absorber Part Number: 893-513-031-AD
$285.36 MSRP: $399.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 893-513-031-AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 1988 Audi 80 Submodels:
- Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS

1988 Audi 80 Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How to properly compress a spring and check the efficiency of a shock absorber during strut maintenance on 1988 Audi 80?
A: Install the spring compressor in a spring into a vice. Push the spring until the upper retainer is released and unscrew the nut on the piston rod. Take off the strut bearing and spring retainer, which is the top of the spring. Test the shock absorber efficiency and replace in case of necessity and correctly reassemble and ensure torque requirements.