removing the rear legs on CQ

Gaz · 02-02-10, 05:34 PM

Right.. need some info please.. and any advice you can give.

I have to get the rear struts/legs off my old type 85 CQ before wed 10th feb. So i can give them to Raymond so he can convert them to coil-overs.

I don't have a manual for the CQ, only for the front wheel drive 2.2 GT.

It seems the rear nut on the end of the hub/shaft is a different size to the front cause the socket i have for the front, doesn't seem to fit the rear!

If some kind soul can post up a list of all the things I will need to take the rear legs off.. I will be most grateful.

Thanks.

Also, a quick guide as to the order of things to remove first/second etc wouldn't be a bad idea too.. If anyone can be bothered.

cheers..
Gaz.

mikes2 · 02-02-10, 07:23 PM

rear nut will be 30mm or 32mm. Think it's 32mm from memory

you need to undo the following items

outer driveshaft nut
remove brake caliper, carrier pads and disc.
undo the bracket for the brake hose / pipe and support the caliper
if possible, undo the bolts for the splash shield and remove (they usually break)
tie rod to subframe nut / bolt
tie rod to strut nut
lower ball joint nut
inner wishbone nut / bolts
remove the wishbone completely
disconnect the ABS sensor in the boot and drop the wire down through the hole
undo the strut top nut
with the strut off the car and on the bench remove the following:

ball joint bolts x2 - careful with these as they are fragile
ABS sensors - again carefully

Booty · 02-02-10, 10:42 PM

And have a blow torch handy so you can undo the caliper carriers. Seriously they are real bastards

Gaz · 03-02-10, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikes2

rear nut will be 30mm or 32mm. Think it's 32mm from memory

you need to undo the following items

outer driveshaft nut
remove brake caliper, carrier pads and disc.
undo the bracket for the brake hose / pipe and support the caliper
if possible, undo the bolts for the splash shield and remove (they usually break)
tie rod to subframe nut / bolt
tie rod to strut nut
lower ball joint nut
inner wishbone nut / bolts
remove the wishbone completely
disconnect the ABS sensor in the boot and drop the wire down through the hole
undo the strut top nut
with the strut off the car and on the bench remove the following:

ball joint bolts x2 - careful with these as they are fragile
ABS sensors - again carefully

excellent.. thanks again.

Gaz · 03-02-10, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booty

And have a blow torch handy so you can undo the caliper carriers. Seriously they are real bastards

sounds like this bit could be a problem?.. hope I've got enough spare time to do this... fingers crossed.

Just hope the end result will be worth it..

its costing me enough.

Martc · 03-02-10, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikes2

rear nut will be 30mm or 32mm. Think it's 32mm from memory

you need to undo the following items

outer driveshaft nut
remove brake caliper, carrier pads and disc.
undo the bracket for the brake hose / pipe and support the caliper
if possible, undo the bolts for the splash shield and remove (they usually break)
tie rod to subframe nut / bolt
tie rod to strut nut
lower ball joint nut
inner wishbone nut / bolts
remove the wishbone completely
disconnect the ABS sensor in the boot and drop the wire down through the hole
undo the strut top nut
with the strut off the car and on the bench remove the following:

ball joint bolts x2 - careful with these as they are fragile
ABS sensors - again carefully

Couple of things also to note

You also have to remove the rear parcel shelf to get at the top of the strut tower to access the strut top nut, this means removing the rear seat back, disconnecting the rear seat belts and then bending the tabs back to lift up the parcel shelf. You will need to disconnect the speaker wires before removing the shelf. You will need an allen key for the top of the strut to stop it turning when trying to undo the nut.

You "may" also need a puller to remove the splined part of drive shaft out from the hub (as they can have locktight on them from the factory...)

20vcqdriver · 03-02-10, 08:01 AM

Driveshaft nut on mine is 30mm!
Why remove the wishbone completely? The Cq does not (normally) have a rear roll bar so once balljoint is out of the strut you can slacken the wishbone bush bolts and just push the wishbone down out of the way.
Nut in the boot can be a pain, I ended up making my own special socket for it and you'll need a long 7mm Allen key to hold the rod whilst you undo the nut too. You can get the rear struts off in under 45 mins easy once you have the right tools...

pimpdriver · 03-02-10, 11:29 AM

Correct tool for struts is VAG3078 (22mm deep socket with a cutout for allen key), I am trying to source one for my 80CL suspension removal. You can use a 22mm SWAN NECK spanner, but when doing it back up again you can't set the correct torque like you could with a socket........

Martc · 03-02-10, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpdriver

Correct tool for struts is VAG3078 (22mm deep socket with a cutout for allen key), I am trying to source one for my 80CL suspension removal. You can use a 22mm SWAN NECK spanner, but when doing it back up again you can't set the correct torque like you could with a socket........

Or buy a 22mm Oxygen sensor open socket

http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/s...1dsq-drive.asp

mikes2 · 03-02-10, 04:38 PM

it's much easier to remove the wishbone complete with the ball joint support bracket all in one.

That way the camber setting is not disturbed

02-02-10, 07:23 PM	#2
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	rear nut will be 30mm or 32mm. Think it's 32mm from memory you need to undo the following items outer driveshaft nut remove brake caliper, carrier pads and disc. undo the bracket for the brake hose / pipe and support the caliper if possible, undo the bolts for the splash shield and remove (they usually break) tie rod to subframe nut / bolt tie rod to strut nut lower ball joint nut inner wishbone nut / bolts remove the wishbone completely disconnect the ABS sensor in the boot and drop the wire down through the hole undo the strut top nut with the strut off the car and on the bench remove the following: ball joint bolts x2 - careful with these as they are fragile ABS sensors - again carefully __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

02-02-10, 10:42 PM	#3
Booty Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Deepest darkest Shropshire Posts: 5,077	And have a blow torch handy so you can undo the caliper carriers. Seriously they are real bastards __________________ 1987 Audi Coupe quattro - Clarion Tribute Car 2012 Audi A6 Allroad 2004 Mercedes SLK 350 2017 Mercedes GLA 220

03-02-10, 08:01 AM	#7
20vcqdriver 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,910	Driveshaft nut on mine is 30mm! Why remove the wishbone completely? The Cq does not (normally) have a rear roll bar so once balljoint is out of the strut you can slacken the wishbone bush bolts and just push the wishbone down out of the way. Nut in the boot can be a pain, I ended up making my own special socket for it and you'll need a long 7mm Allen key to hold the rod whilst you undo the nut too. You can get the rear struts off in under 45 mins easy once you have the right tools... __________________ Coupe quattro 1986:-~450bhp + loooong list of mods! Audi A7 Bi-TDI SLine Black edition 2015 mapped to produce 600lb/ft torque! Audi S4 4.2 V8 cabriolet 2004:-

03-02-10, 04:38 PM	#10
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	it's much easier to remove the wishbone complete with the ball joint support bracket all in one. That way the camber setting is not disturbed __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

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pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	Correct tool for struts is VAG3078 (22mm deep socket with a cutout for allen key), I am trying to source one for my 80CL suspension removal. You can use a 22mm SWAN NECK spanner, but when doing it back up again you can't set the correct torque like you could with a socket........