skiracer

I FINALLY found the time to install the H&R suspension into the rear of my A8!!! It took a while (just over 4 hours), but I managed to complete the job without help and without any bloody knuckles. Having the correct tools is a must- there is no substitute for good spring comperessors and air wrench. As usual, I photographed the process, and here are a few.

Here is the original equipment suspension in place before removal:

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24433/original_suspension2_640.jpg">


In order to remove the coil spring, the camber adjusting bolt (holds upper control rod to wheel bearing housing) must be removed. I would strongly recommend marking the location (rotationally) of the cam so you can get it back to where it started:

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24433/camber_setting_bolt_640.jpg">


Once the control arm is free, the use of a really long crowbar is necessary to get the required room needed to remove the spring:

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24433/crowbar_use_640.jpg">


This is the void created once the coil spring and shock have been removed:

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24433/everything_out.jpg">


Then, just like magic, the new parts are installed (both sides)!!!

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24433/new_stuff_in_left_sid_640.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24433/new_stuff_in_right_side_640.jpg">


And finally, the results!! Which of these two photos should I make my new sig photo? Votes? Neither?

Sig Photo #1
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24433/sig_photo1.jpg">


Sig Photo #2
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24433/sig_photo_2.jpg">

Next on the agenda is the timing belt/water pump replacement with the help of pwaterloo!

PaulW

Your car looks great! Bravo to doing the rears by yourself, a bear of a job! The crowbar is the Audi special tool on this job, huh?

pw

RCBENZ2

How about a 3/4 front choice? Of these I like #1.

escapA8

I like your original sig pic best! (Angle, colors, composition)

ryoung

Both pictures look great!

RCBENZ2

Front 3/4 will show your chromed mirrors too...