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How to Replace Your Front Suspension Strut - Audi Q7 - 4L (2005-2015)

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00:00 Introduction
01:40 Lifting the Car & Removing the Wheel
03:53 Preparation Work
08:23 Disconnecting the drive shaft
12:40 Separating the Tie Rod
16:52 Upper Sensors & Cables
20:02 Supporting the Assembly
21:21 Separating the Upper Arm
23:43 Unbolting the Strut
26:32 Removing the old strut
31:29 Prepping the new strut
38:43 Fitting the new strut
44:19 Refitting the upper arm & tie rod
48:27 Refitting the drive shaft
53:12 Finishing the job

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