Audi 243 Service Manual page 15

Rear suspension strut
The bayonet connection must be absolutely
clean and is greased with a special lubricant
before installation (see Workshop Manual).
For installation, the air spring is pushed on
and then turned.
Operating pressure of the air springs
Minimum
operating
pressure
Nominal
operating
pressure
Maximum
operating
pressure
Always check for leaks on the O-ring
seals at the raised areas. The sealing
surfaces must be clean, free from
corrosion and pitting (aluminium parts)
and greased as required (see Workshop
Manual).
Design and function of the rear air
springs, see SSP 242, from page 40
onwards.
Full description of the PDC damper, see
SSP 242, from page 33 onwards.
front rear
6.0 bar 6.1 bar
6.4 bar 8.5 bar
9.0 bar 10.9 bar
O-ring
Locking cap
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