How can the removal of the suspension strut be performed while leaving the wheel bearing housing in place on the shock absorber on 2016 Audi A3?

In order to take off the suspension strut, begin by unscrewing the driveshaft retaining bolt and the wheel bolts. Lift the car, hold it and take off the roadwheel. Unscrew such parts as anti-roll bar link and ABS sensor. Take off the strut, inspect the parts and put them back in place, verifying correct alignment and torque requirements.

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2016 Audi A3 Shock Absorber Part Number: 8V0-413-031-AB
$224.18 MSRP: $313.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb; Strut
- Replaces: 8V0-413-031-H
- Item Weight: 5.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8V0-413-031-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2016 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2016 Audi A3 Shock Absorber Part Number: 8V0-513-029-H
$231.32 MSRP: $323.99
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb; Shock Absorber
- Item Weight: 5.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8V0-513-029-H
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2016 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2016 Audi A3 Shock Absorber Part Number: 5Q0-513-029-EB
$199.91 MSRP: $279.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb; Shock Absorber
- Item Weight: 5.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5Q0-513-029-EB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2016 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2016 Audi A3 Shock Part Number: 8V0-513-029-F
$245.49 MSRP: $343.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb
- Item Weight: 5.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8V0-513-029-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2016 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2016 Audi A3 Shock Part Number: 5Q0-513-029-HH
$213.00 MSRP: $298.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb
- Item Weight: 5.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5Q0-513-029-HH
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2016 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2016 Audi A3 Shock Absorber Part Number: 8V0-513-029-J
$261.80 MSRP: $366.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb; Shock Absorber
- Item Weight: 5.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8V0-513-029-J
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2016 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2016 Audi A3 Shock Part Number: 8V0-513-029-E
$273.70 MSRP: $383.34
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb
- Item Weight: 5.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8V0-513-029-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2016 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2016 Audi A3 Shock Absorber Part Number: 5Q0-413-031-EL
$243.94 MSRP: $341.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb; Strut
- Item Weight: 5.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5Q0-413-031-EL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2016 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2016 Audi A3 Shock Absorber Part Number: 5Q0-413-031-ES
$303.45 MSRP: $425.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb; Shock Absorber
- Item Weight: 5.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5Q0-413-031-ES
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2016 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2016 Audi A3 Shock Absorber Part Number: 8V0-513-021-N
$749.70 MSRP: $969.23
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb; Shock Absorber
- Replaces: 8V0-513-021-J, 8V0-513-021-AA
- Item Weight: 5.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8V0-513-021-N
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2016 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2016 Audi A3 Shock Absorber Part Number: 5Q0-513-049-BF
$255.84 MSRP: $358.31
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorb
- Item Weight: 5.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5Q0-513-049-BF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2016 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

2016 Audi A3 Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How can the removal of the suspension strut be performed while leaving the wheel bearing housing in place on the shock absorber on 2016 Audi A3?
A: In order to take off the suspension strut, begin by unscrewing the driveshaft retaining bolt and the wheel bolts. Lift the car, hold it and take off the roadwheel. Unscrew such parts as anti-roll bar link and ABS sensor. Take off the strut, inspect the parts and put them back in place, verifying correct alignment and torque requirements.