FCS 36C367 Suspension Strut Cartridge - Front

Front Suspension Strut Cartridge for Audi A6 and 100

The FCS 36C367 is a front suspension strut cartridge built for select Audi applications from 1986 through 1997. It is specified with a compressed length of 14.37 inches, an extended length of 22.24 inches, and a stroke length of 7.87 inches for proper suspension travel in the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Front suspension strut cartridge for select Audi models
• Compressed length: 14.37 in.
• Extended length: 22.24 in.
• Stroke length: 7.87 in.
• FCS 36C367 for front suspension service
• Fits Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, Audi 100, Audi 100 Quattro, Audi V8 Quattro, Audi 200, Audi 200 Quattro, and Audi 5000 Quattro in listed front applications

Detailed Description

FCS 36C367 is a suspension strut cartridge for the front position on select Audi A6 and Audi 100 platform vehicles, along with related Quattro and V8 applications. The listed dimensions help match the cartridge to the suspension housing and travel requirements of the vehicle, making it a direct-fit service part for the specified front-end applications. This part number is commonly searched as FCS 36C367 for Audi A6 front strut cartridge replacement and FCS 36C367 for Audi 100 front suspension repair.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes 1995-1997 Audi A6 front, 1995-1997 Audi A6 Quattro front, 1989-1994 Audi 100 front, 1989-1994 Audi 100 Quattro front, 1992-1994 Audi V8 Quattro front, 1989-1991 Audi 200 front, 1989-1991 Audi 200 Quattro front, and 1986-1988 Audi 5000 Quattro front. For 1989-1994 Audi 100 and 100 Quattro models, this cartridge is not compatible with vehicles equipped with sport suspension.

What It Helps Address

• Front suspension noise from worn internal cartridge components
• Excessive bouncing or poor damping control
• Uneven front-end ride behavior on listed Audi models
• Loss of suspension response during braking and cornering
• Front strut cartridge replacement on aging Audi 100, A6, and Quattro platforms

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s front suspension configuration before ordering, especially on 1989-1994 Audi 100 and 100 Quattro models, which are excluded when equipped with sport suspension. Confirm the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the original cartridge and strut housing before installation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

FCS suspension components are cataloged for specific vehicle applications and dimensional fitment. Use the confirmed year, make, model, and front-position coverage above to match the correct Audi strut cartridge for service work on the listed vehicles.