Arnott Industries SKE-3822 rear shock absorber for the 2012-2018 Audi A6 and other vehicles adjusts damping electronically from the vehicle's digital inputs.
- E-Ride Digital Ride Control, Arnott's Electronic Ride Control Technology, adapts to the vehicle's digital inputs
- Active Dampening internal damper with adjustable damping
- Gas-charged, single-tube internal construction
- Tested for long-term durability across extreme temperatures, road conditions and compression cycles
- Rubber dust shield on the shock absorber
Quick facts
- Part: Arnott Industries SKE-3822 shock absorber
- Also called: suspension shock absorber
- Fits: 2012-2018 Audi A6 and other vehicles
- Position: Rear
- Condition: New
Signs of a worn shock absorber can include a bouncy ride, fluid leaking from the body or uneven tire wear. Before you replace a suspension shock absorber, rule out worn tires, a weak spring or a fault in the electronic ride control, since those can give similar complaints. Replace the pair together for best results; this listing is one shock absorber.
Fits
This rear shock absorber fits the 2012-2018 Audi A6, the 2012-2018 Audi A6 Quattro and the 2012-2018 Audi A7 Quattro, and each takes two. Driving a different Audi? Look up your model and year in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
- Upper mount type: Stud
- Lower mount type: Loop/Eyelet
- Rod end measuring point: Shoulder of stud
Build and materials
- Internal construction: Single tube
- Internal damper: Active Dampening
- Adjustable damping: Yes
- Gas charged: Yes
- Dust shield material: Rubber
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One shock absorber with mounting hardware, an upper mounting isolator and two lower mounting isolators. Springs, spring isolators, a bearing plate and coil-over springs are not included.
Interchange: 4G0616031AA · 4G0616031AC · 4G0616031AE · 4G0616031J · 4G0616031L
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
4G0616031AA, 4G0616031AC, 4G0616031AE, 4G0616031J, 4G0616031L
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right shock absorber for a 2012-2018 Audi A6?
Yes. Arnott Industries SKE-3822 is a rear shock absorber for the 2012-2018 Audi A6, the 2012-2018 Audi A6 Quattro and the 2012-2018 Audi A7 Quattro; each takes two.
What hardware comes with Arnott Industries SKE-3822?
Arnott Industries SKE-3822 comes with mounting hardware, an upper mounting isolator and two lower mounting isolators. Springs, spring isolators, a bearing plate and coil-over springs are not included.
Is this rear shock absorber gas charged, and is it a single-tube design?
Yes to both. This rear shock absorber is gas charged with single-tube internal construction, an Active Dampening internal damper and adjustable damping.
How can I tell if my rear shock absorber is leaking or worn?
Signs include a bouncy ride in normal driving, fluid on the shock body or uneven tire wear. A shop can test the electronic ride control.
Does 4G0616031AA interchange with this Arnott rear shock?
Yes. 4G0616031AA is on the interchange list for this shock, along with 4G0616031AC, 4G0616031AE, 4G0616031J and 4G0616031L.
