Cupped washer below spring plate

[Antsa]

Today I went to assemble the front struts and I noticed I should have this cupped washer right below the spring plate. What is the purpose of this washer? I don't recall having any when I disassebled them.

Maybe someone who recently has worked on the front suspension can confirm that these washers should be there?

Two pictures for reference

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[sal_s2]

Yes, I recently stripped down the front suspension legs from an s2 aby and it had those cup washers in place

[Antsa]

Thanks I've just bought second hand washers, new ones seem to nla.

[Davi123]

Hi, does anyone have the part number for these cupped washers as I've just found mine are missing?

[Antsa]

The part number should be 823412369

[Davi123]

Thanks for that. Had a trawl around the usual suppliers but no joy, does anyone on here have a pair they'd be willing to sell please??

[Tractor Dave]

I will have a look

[K Simmonds]

I think the purpose of those washers is to protect the chrome on top of the strut as the top plates will move about a little whilst turning despite there being a bearing in the top mount.

I've worked on a lot of these cars and found them in place as well as missing, it doesn't seem to effect how they drive at all.

I've always reassembled struts with a washer on top with my own cars. Though in the case of them being missing I've simply used nice thick ones the same diameter as the strut, I don't think they have to be the special cupped Audi ones.

[Davi123]

Thanks guys, I've certainly never noticed any problems but now I've read this thread I'd like to put some on. Might try the flat ones like you say unless Dave or another member has any kicking around.

[sal_s2]

I should have a spare pair, I'll have a look

[Davi123]

Thanks. Love these cars but the NLA parts make doing anything very slow

[Davi123]

Hi, I've managed to find new washers. I've got four coming (only need two) so if anyone needs a set PM me.